Exam 12: Personality

Mr. Polanski listens without judgment to his daughter's reasons for being late, then informs her that he disapproves of her behavior, and provides consequences. Before their discussion is over, he gives her a hug and says, "I love you very much." This is an example of ________.

According to Rogers, when your "real self" and your "ideal self" do not overlap, you will experience a sense of mismatch that he called ________.

One of the first psychologists to suggest that behaviors are influenced more by situations than personality traits was ________.

Marlene enjoys spending time with her same-sex peers. She is convinced that boys are icky, and wants nothing to do with them. Marlene is in the ________ stage of psychosexual development.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

According to Freud, repressed sexual and aggressive urges as well as irrational thoughts are housed in the ________.

The latency stage of development typically occurs from ________.

Because death is often symbolized by a skeleton, Carl Jung would argue that this image is located in the ________.

Julio is having troubles in his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. What would the best method be to assess Julio's personality as well as his family dynamics?

Briefly describe each of Freud's psychosexual stages, including the approximate ages, the erogenous zones, the primary conflicts, and an unhealthy resolution for each stage.

Susan is a student who always finishes her work on time, is never late, and is consistently reliable when it comes to her responsibilities to others. Susan is most likely ________.

A person who practices which of these believes that they can predict others' unique personality traits by assessing the bumps on their heads?

Which of the following is the best summary of how modern psychodynamic theorists differ from the classical Freudian approach?

Describe the role of brain structures, neurochemistry, and genetics in the development of personality. What influence does environment have on personality?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Interdependence, obligation to others, and focusing on group achievement are all core values of a(n) ________.

A student who is hungry in the cafeteria decides to push ahead of the line to get food. What part of his personality is dominating in this situation?

Describe at least five Freudian defense mechanisms and how they help to keep anxiety in the unconscious mind.

Eric is very hungry, but instead of cutting the line in the cafeteria, he decides to politely ask the woman standing in front of him if he can pay for his meal first. Which part of his personality is most affecting his behavior at the present moment?

Factors other than genetic factors, shared environmental factors, and nonshared environmental factors contribute how much to personality?