Question 1

Explain what is meant by the term press and give examples.

Accepted Answer

The term "press" refers to the various f

Question 2

The propriate function characterized by an emerging view of oneself as an active problem-solving agent is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-image. 
B)  self-extension. 
C)  propriate striving. 
D)  self-as-rational-coper. 
A)  self-image. 
B)  self-extension. 
C)  propriate striving. 
D)  self-as-rational-coper.

Question 3

Allport's definition of personality reads as follows: "Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those ________ that determine his characteristic behavior and thought."

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapsychic phenomena 
B)  collective archetypes 
C)  psychophysical systems 
D)  response hierarchies 
A)  intrapsychic phenomena 
B)  collective archetypes 
C)  psychophysical systems 
D)  response hierarchies

Question 4

For Allport,maturity entails a

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A)  clear understanding of one's past. 
B)  conscience that dictates what one must do to gain others' approval. 
C)  plan that encompasses goals and purposes. 
D)  perseverative functional autonomy. 
A)  clear understanding of one's past. 
B)  conscience that dictates what one must do to gain others' approval. 
C)  plan that encompasses goals and purposes. 
D)  perseverative functional autonomy.

Question 5

According to Allport,the propriate function of ___________ refers to one's sense of pride in the ability to do things.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-as-rational-coper 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  bodily self 
D)  self-extension 
A)  self-as-rational-coper 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  bodily self 
D)  self-extension

Question 6

Murray describes a force from objects or persons within the environment that helps or hinders a person's efforts to reach a goal as a

Accepted Answer

A)  vector. 
B)  press. 
C)  variable. 
D)  need. 
A)  vector. 
B)  press. 
C)  variable. 
D)  need.

Question 7

Enrique,a slight,weak eight-year-old,unconsciously seeks as friends other boys who are strong,helpful,and sympathetic.On Murray's list of needs,Enrique would probably score high on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dominance 
B)  Aggression 
C)  Order 
D)  Succorance 
A)  Dominance 
B)  Aggression 
C)  Order 
D)  Succorance

Question 8

Allport's concept of functional autonomy sparked a great deal of controversy and criticism.Discuss what might be so controversial about the construct.

Accepted Answer

Allport's concept of functional autonomy

Question 9

Evaluate Murray's theory in terms of its function as philosophy,science,and art.

Accepted Answer

Murray's theory, also known as Murray's

Question 10

When Dr.Wong wrote a letter of recommendation for one of his students,he used about a half-dozen adjectives to describe her essential personality characteristics.In other words,he listed her

Accepted Answer

A)  cardinal dispositions. 
B)  tertiary dispositions. 
C)  central dispositions. 
D)  secondary dispositions. 
A)  cardinal dispositions. 
B)  tertiary dispositions. 
C)  central dispositions. 
D)  secondary dispositions.

Question 11

Explain how Murray studied human needs.Identify Murray's twenty basic human needs.

Accepted Answer

Henry Murray, an American psychologist,

Question 12

Allport would describe addictions and compulsive,repetitive activities with the term

Accepted Answer

A)  propriate functional autonomy. 
B)  propriate strivings. 
C)  perseverative functional autonomy. 
D)  perseverative strivings. 
A)  propriate functional autonomy. 
B)  propriate strivings. 
C)  perseverative functional autonomy. 
D)  perseverative strivings.

Question 13

Identify the units by which Murray suggests behavior can be studied.

Accepted Answer

Henry A. Murray, an American psychologis

Question 14

When Debbie realizes that she left her wallet at home and can't pay for her meal at a restaurant,she heaves a sigh,blushes furiously,and stammers as she asked the waiter if she can speak to the manager.Which of the preceding LEAST illustrates the expressive aspects of Debbie's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heaving a sigh 
B)  Blushing furiously 
C)  Stammering 
D)  Asking to speak to the manager 
A)  Heaving a sigh 
B)  Blushing furiously 
C)  Stammering 
D)  Asking to speak to the manager

Question 15

Evaluate Allport's theory in terms of its function as philosophy,science,and art.

Accepted Answer

Allport's theory can be evaluated in ter

Question 16

Murray defined a proceeding as a

Accepted Answer

A)  mental process that enables us to develop strategies for coping. 
B)  plan for resolving interpersonal conflicts. 
C)  short, significant interaction that has a clear beginning and an ending. 
D)  succession of serials. 
A)  mental process that enables us to develop strategies for coping. 
B)  plan for resolving interpersonal conflicts. 
C)  short, significant interaction that has a clear beginning and an ending. 
D)  succession of serials.

Question 17

Allport suggests that the construct of personal disposition is necessary to

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate that many traits are shared. 
B)  express the unique individuality of each person. 
C)  permit us to make comparisons between individuals. 
D)  allow for statistical measurements and procedures. 
A)  demonstrate that many traits are shared. 
B)  express the unique individuality of each person. 
C)  permit us to make comparisons between individuals. 
D)  allow for statistical measurements and procedures.

Question 18

Teresa describes her boyfriend to her therapist.At the beginning of the description,Teresa mentions some of the essential personality traits that her boyfriend usually displays.As the conversation continues,Teresa speaks in more detail about her boyfriend's personality,including his tendencies in particular situations.The latter part of this conversation focused on her boyfriend's

Accepted Answer

A)  affiliation needs. 
B)  secondary dispositions. 
C)  central dispositions. 
D)  defendance needs. 
A)  affiliation needs. 
B)  secondary dispositions. 
C)  central dispositions. 
D)  defendance needs.

Question 19

What testing procedure is used in the administration of the TAT?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person answers multiple-choice questions. 
B)  The person is asked to make up stories about ambiguous pictures. 
C)  The person has to draw a house, a person, and a tree. 
D)  The person is asked to interpret a series of inkblots. 
A)  The person answers multiple-choice questions. 
B)  The person is asked to make up stories about ambiguous pictures. 
C)  The person has to draw a house, a person, and a tree. 
D)  The person is asked to interpret a series of inkblots.

Question 20

Discuss Allport's definition of personality.

Accepted Answer

Gordon Allport, a prominent psychologist

Explain what is meant by the term press and give examples.

The propriate function characterized by an emerging view of oneself as an active problem-solving agent is called

Allport's definition of personality reads as follows: "Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those ________ that determine his characteristic behavior and thought."

For Allport,maturity entails a

According to Allport,the propriate function of ___________ refers to one's sense of pride in the ability to do things.

Murray describes a force from objects or persons within the environment that helps or hinders a person's efforts to reach a goal as a

Enrique,a slight,weak eight-year-old,unconsciously seeks as friends other boys who are strong,helpful,and sympathetic.On Murray's list of needs,Enrique would probably score high on which of the following?

Allport's concept of functional autonomy sparked a great deal of controversy and criticism.Discuss what might be so controversial about the construct.

Evaluate Murray's theory in terms of its function as philosophy,science,and art.

When Dr.Wong wrote a letter of recommendation for one of his students,he used about a half-dozen adjectives to describe her essential personality characteristics.In other words,he listed her

Explain how Murray studied human needs.Identify Murray's twenty basic human needs.

Allport would describe addictions and compulsive,repetitive activities with the term

Identify the units by which Murray suggests behavior can be studied.

When Debbie realizes that she left her wallet at home and can't pay for her meal at a restaurant,she heaves a sigh,blushes furiously,and stammers as she asked the waiter if she can speak to the manager.Which of the preceding LEAST illustrates the expressive aspects of Debbie's behavior?

Evaluate Allport's theory in terms of its function as philosophy,science,and art.

Murray defined a proceeding as a

Allport suggests that the construct of personal disposition is necessary to

What testing procedure is used in the administration of the TAT?

Discuss Allport's definition of personality.

Introduction Evaluating Personality Theories

Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud

Analytical Psychology Carl Jung

Inter-psychic Theories Alfred Adler, Harry Stack Sullivan

Psychoanalytic Social Psychology Karen Horney Erich Fromm

Ego Analytic Psychology Anna Freud Erik Erikson Dan McAdams

Human Relations Object Relations Theory, Relational-Cultural Theory

Experimental Analysis of Behavior John Dollard and Neal Miller B.F.Skinner

Social Learning Theories Albert Bandura, Julian Rotter, Walter Mischel

Factor Analytic, Genetic and Evolutionary Theories Raymond Cattell, The Big Five Personality Traits, Genetic and Evolutionary Developments

Biological Traits Hans Eysenck

Humanism Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers

Existential Psychoanalysis Rollo May

Personal Constructs George Kelly

Cognitive-Behavioral Theories Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck, Arnold Lazarus

Zen Buddhism

Conclusion personality Theory in Perspective

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Exam 10: Traits and Personology Gordon Allport Henry Murray

Explain what is meant by the term press and give examples.

The propriate function characterized by an emerging view of oneself as an active problem-solving agent is called

Allport's definition of personality reads as follows: "Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those ________ that determine his characteristic behavior and thought."

For Allport,maturity entails a

According to Allport,the propriate function of ___________ refers to one's sense of pride in the ability to do things.

Murray describes a force from objects or persons within the environment that helps or hinders a person's efforts to reach a goal as a

Enrique,a slight,weak eight-year-old,unconsciously seeks as friends other boys who are strong,helpful,and sympathetic.On Murray's list of needs,Enrique would probably score high on which of the following?

Allport's concept of functional autonomy sparked a great deal of controversy and criticism.Discuss what might be so controversial about the construct.

Evaluate Murray's theory in terms of its function as philosophy,science,and art.

When Dr.Wong wrote a letter of recommendation for one of his students,he used about a half-dozen adjectives to describe her essential personality characteristics.In other words,he listed her

Explain how Murray studied human needs.Identify Murray's twenty basic human needs.

Allport would describe addictions and compulsive,repetitive activities with the term

Identify the units by which Murray suggests behavior can be studied.

When Debbie realizes that she left her wallet at home and can't pay for her meal at a restaurant,she heaves a sigh,blushes furiously,and stammers as she asked the waiter if she can speak to the manager.Which of the preceding LEAST illustrates the expressive aspects of Debbie's behavior?

Evaluate Allport's theory in terms of its function as philosophy,science,and art.

Murray defined a proceeding as a

Allport suggests that the construct of personal disposition is necessary to

What testing procedure is used in the administration of the TAT?

Discuss Allport's definition of personality.

Introduction Evaluating Personality Theories

Psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud

Analytical Psychology Carl Jung

Inter-psychic Theories Alfred Adler, Harry Stack Sullivan

Psychoanalytic Social Psychology Karen Horney Erich Fromm

Ego Analytic Psychology Anna Freud Erik Erikson Dan McAdams

Human Relations Object Relations Theory, Relational-Cultural Theory

Experimental Analysis of Behavior John Dollard and Neal Miller B.F.Skinner

Social Learning Theories Albert Bandura, Julian Rotter, Walter Mischel

Factor Analytic, Genetic and Evolutionary Theories Raymond Cattell, The Big Five Personality Traits, Genetic and Evolutionary Developments

Biological Traits Hans Eysenck

Humanism Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers

Existential Psychoanalysis Rollo May

Personal Constructs George Kelly

Cognitive-Behavioral Theories Albert Ellis, Aaron Beck, Arnold Lazarus

Zen Buddhism

Conclusion personality Theory in Perspective

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