Exam 12: Personality

Explain how each of the four personality theories view (a)the role of genetics; (b)the role of the environment; (c)human nature; (d)whether behavior is free or determined; (e)principal motives; (f)the structure of the personality; (g)the role of the unconscious; (h)the concept of a conscience; (i)the developmental emphasis; and (j)the barriers to personal growth.

Which of the trait theories proposes that all personalities vary along the key factors of extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience?

The validity scales on the MMPI-2

Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why. Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the

According to the text, early behaviorists overlooked a crucial element in their theories of personality, which is the fact that

According to Freud, the Oedipus and Electra conflicts occur during the __________ stage.

Qualities of individuals that are not extreme enough to merit a psychiatric diagnosis are called

One of Freud's major contributions to psychology that is still considered valid today was

When parents attempt toilet training, the child can gain approval or express rebellion or aggression by "holding on" or by "letting go." Therefore, Freud believed that harsh or lenient toilet training could cause _______ type of fixation.

Josh has taken his sister Carol's favorite doll and scribbled all over it with a magic marker. Carol tells her brother that she hates him and pushes him to the floor. Carol's mother gets angry with her and says that "only bad people hate their brothers" and makes Carol kiss Josh. According to Rogers, Carol may have difficulties dealing with her feelings of anger in the future because of

The 16 Personality or (16 PF)test was developed by

According to Carl Jung, a bold, outgoing person whose attention is directed outward is referred to as a(n)

The MMPI-2 has scales that

Which theorists have helped to bring balance to our overall views of personality by paying special attention to the fuller use of our human potentials?

We each have a perception of our own personality traits with this perception strongly influencing our behavior. Psychologists call this perception our

Tamara was invited to go water skiing, an activity she has not done before. Tamara believes she has the ability to learn to water ski and keep up with her more experienced friends because she is a fast learner. Bandura would say that Tamara shows high

Humanism involves the view that

The term "situational determinants" implies that

Which of the following techniques involves the observers counting the frequency of specific behaviors and recording actions, rather than just listing what traits they think the person has?

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)was primarily designed