Question 1

Terri believes that she is a person who "never gets angry," when, in reality, she spends much of each day seething with anger inside. Rogers would say that Terri is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) incongruence. 
B) moral anxiety. 
C) neurotic anxiety. 
D) organismic valuing. 
A) incongruence. 
B) moral anxiety. 
C) neurotic anxiety. 
D) organismic valuing.

Question 2

According to your textbook, the psychologists at the University of Minnesota for the last several decades have been studying

Accepted Answer

A) the differences in fraternal and identical twins in relation to the five-factor model of personality. 
B) how adoption affects the development of traits in males and females. 
C) identical twins who grew up in different homes. 
D) the interaction of the mother's and father's personality traits in their child's personality. 
A) the differences in fraternal and identical twins in relation to the five-factor model of personality. 
B) how adoption affects the development of traits in males and females. 
C) identical twins who grew up in different homes. 
D) the interaction of the mother's and father's personality traits in their child's personality.

Question 3

Of the positive personality traits listed below, which were found to be the most strongly associated with life satisfaction?

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A) curiosity and gratitude 
B) fairness and self-control 
C) humor and integrity 
D) persistence and the appreciation of excellence 
A) curiosity and gratitude 
B) fairness and self-control 
C) humor and integrity 
D) persistence and the appreciation of excellence

Question 4

A collection of assessment devices and interviews used to depict a client's personality are referred to as

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A) projective testing. 
B) a behavioral assessment. 
C) a test battery. 
D) a diagnostic profile. 
A) projective testing. 
B) a behavioral assessment. 
C) a test battery. 
D) a diagnostic profile.

Question 5

Rogers believed that a person was more likely to become a fully functioning person if he or she

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A) resolved the conflicts of the phallic stage. 
B) identified adequately with his or her same sex parent. 
C) was exposed to conditions of worth as a child. 
D) received ample amounts of love and acceptance from others. 
A) resolved the conflicts of the phallic stage. 
B) identified adequately with his or her same sex parent. 
C) was exposed to conditions of worth as a child. 
D) received ample amounts of love and acceptance from others.

Question 6

An erogenous zone is

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A) the primitive part of personality that remains unconscious. 
B) any body part that produces pleasurable sensations. 
C) the force, primarily pleasure oriented, that energizes the personality. 
D) a lasting conflict that develops as a result of frustration or overindulgence. 
A) the primitive part of personality that remains unconscious. 
B) any body part that produces pleasurable sensations. 
C) the force, primarily pleasure oriented, that energizes the personality. 
D) a lasting conflict that develops as a result of frustration or overindulgence.

Question 7

As a personality assessment device, which of the following would probably have the highest validity?

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A) Rorschach 
B) TAT 
C) direct observations 
D) MMPI-2 
A) Rorschach 
B) TAT 
C) direct observations 
D) MMPI-2

Question 8

According to Jung, the archetype that represents the female principle is called the

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A) ego ideal. 
B) persona. 
C) anima. 
D) animus. 
A) ego ideal. 
B) persona. 
C) anima. 
D) animus.

Question 9

Describe what is meant by the dark triad, including three behaviors most likely exhibited by a person with this type of personality; and explain why the traits in the dark triad are considered subclinical traits.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the interrelate

Question 10

According to Freud, children from age six to puberty experience a quiet, settled time called the latency period when psychosexual development is dormant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Exposing a person to simulated conditions to learn how he or she reacts under those conditions is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exposing a person to simulated conditions to...

Question 12

If you know the personality of an identical twin, you can expect the personality of the other twin to be

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A) unrelated. 
B) similar. 
C) identical. 
D) conflicting. 
A) unrelated. 
B) similar. 
C) identical. 
D) conflicting.

Question 13

According to Freud, the use of mental processes to deny, distort, or otherwise block out sources of threat and anxiety are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) the pleasure principle. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) congruence. 
D) ego-defense mechanisms. 
A) the pleasure principle. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) congruence. 
D) ego-defense mechanisms.

Question 14

A modern offshoot of Freudian thinking are the psychosocial stages that cover development from birth to old age and were postulated by

Accepted Answer

A) Erik Erikson. 
B) Carl Jung. 
C) Karen Horney. 
D) Alfred Adler. 
A) Erik Erikson. 
B) Carl Jung. 
C) Karen Horney. 
D) Alfred Adler.

Question 15

Explain the differences in personality questionnaires and projective techniques, provide examples of each, and then discuss the advantages and limitations of each type of assessment tool.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that personality que

Question 16

Regarding self-actualization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Although Maslow tried to investigate self-actualization empirically, his choice of people for study was subjective. 
B) The concept of self-actualization is very similar to Freud's concept of fixation. 
C) Self-actualization is primarily a process rather than a goal or end point. 
D) Maslow's primary contribution was to draw our attention to the possibility of lifelong personal growth. 
A) Although Maslow tried to investigate self-actualization empirically, his choice of people for study was subjective. 
B) The concept of self-actualization is very similar to Freud's concept of fixation. 
C) Self-actualization is primarily a process rather than a goal or end point. 
D) Maslow's primary contribution was to draw our attention to the possibility of lifelong personal growth.

Question 17

According to Freud, which part of the personality is made up of innate biological instincts and urges and is self-serving, impulsive, and irrational?

Accepted Answer

A) ego 
B) id 
C) superego 
D) real self 
A) ego 
B) id 
C) superego 
D) real self

Question 18

According to Maslow, a peak experience allows a person to experience a temporary moment of

Accepted Answer

A) ultimate fixation. 
B) the collective unconscious. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) organismic valuing. 
A) ultimate fixation. 
B) the collective unconscious. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) organismic valuing.

Question 19

The "mental picture" you have of your own personality that is creatively built out of your daily experiences is called your

Accepted Answer

A) ideal self. 
B) ego ideal. 
C) self-concept. 
D) self-esteem. 
A) ideal self. 
B) ego ideal. 
C) self-concept. 
D) self-esteem.

Question 20

The psychological situation, expectancy, and reinforcement value are important concepts in the theory proposed by

Accepted Answer

A) Julian Rotter. 
B) Carl Rogers. 
C) Alfred Adler. 
D) Erich Fromm. 
A) Julian Rotter. 
B) Carl Rogers. 
C) Alfred Adler. 
D) Erich Fromm.

Terri believes that she is a person who "never gets angry," when, in reality, she spends much of each day seething with anger inside. Rogers would say that Terri is experiencing

According to your textbook, the psychologists at the University of Minnesota for the last several decades have been studying

Of the positive personality traits listed below, which were found to be the most strongly associated with life satisfaction?

A collection of assessment devices and interviews used to depict a client's personality are referred to as

Rogers believed that a person was more likely to become a fully functioning person if he or she

An erogenous zone is

As a personality assessment device, which of the following would probably have the highest validity?

According to Jung, the archetype that represents the female principle is called the

Describe what is meant by the dark triad, including three behaviors most likely exhibited by a person with this type of personality; and explain why the traits in the dark triad are considered subclinical traits.

According to Freud, children from age six to puberty experience a quiet, settled time called the latency period when psychosexual development is dormant.

Exposing a person to simulated conditions to learn how he or she reacts under those conditions is called __________.

If you know the personality of an identical twin, you can expect the personality of the other twin to be

According to Freud, the use of mental processes to deny, distort, or otherwise block out sources of threat and anxiety are referred to as

A modern offshoot of Freudian thinking are the psychosocial stages that cover development from birth to old age and were postulated by

Explain the differences in personality questionnaires and projective techniques, provide examples of each, and then discuss the advantages and limitations of each type of assessment tool.

Regarding self-actualization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Freud, which part of the personality is made up of innate biological instincts and urges and is self-serving, impulsive, and irrational?

According to Maslow, a peak experience allows a person to experience a temporary moment of

The "mental picture" you have of your own personality that is creatively built out of your daily experiences is called your

The psychological situation, expectancy, and reinforcement value are important concepts in the theory proposed by

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Exam 12: Personality

Terri believes that she is a person who "never gets angry," when, in reality, she spends much of each day seething with anger inside. Rogers would say that Terri is experiencing

According to your textbook, the psychologists at the University of Minnesota for the last several decades have been studying

Of the positive personality traits listed below, which were found to be the most strongly associated with life satisfaction?

A collection of assessment devices and interviews used to depict a client's personality are referred to as

Rogers believed that a person was more likely to become a fully functioning person if he or she

An erogenous zone is

As a personality assessment device, which of the following would probably have the highest validity?

According to Jung, the archetype that represents the female principle is called the

Describe what is meant by the dark triad, including three behaviors most likely exhibited by a person with this type of personality; and explain why the traits in the dark triad are considered subclinical traits.

According to Freud, children from age six to puberty experience a quiet, settled time called the latency period when psychosexual development is dormant.

Exposing a person to simulated conditions to learn how he or she reacts under those conditions is called __________.

If you know the personality of an identical twin, you can expect the personality of the other twin to be

According to Freud, the use of mental processes to deny, distort, or otherwise block out sources of threat and anxiety are referred to as

A modern offshoot of Freudian thinking are the psychosocial stages that cover development from birth to old age and were postulated by

Explain the differences in personality questionnaires and projective techniques, provide examples of each, and then discuss the advantages and limitations of each type of assessment tool.

Regarding self-actualization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Freud, which part of the personality is made up of innate biological instincts and urges and is self-serving, impulsive, and irrational?

According to Maslow, a peak experience allows a person to experience a temporary moment of

The "mental picture" you have of your own personality that is creatively built out of your daily experiences is called your

The psychological situation, expectancy, and reinforcement value are important concepts in the theory proposed by

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Creativity

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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