Exam 13: Personality

Truong seeks power and control, while Thayer seeks independence and privacy. Horney might say that Truong is _____ and Thayer is _____.

If you believe what a pseudo personality test says about you, this may be because everyone has a tendency to prefer the flattering or neutral statements about themselves that such tests contain. This is called the _____.

Which of the following is NOT used by a psychologist to assess someone's personality?

The most widely researched and clinically used self-report personality test is the _____.

Victor's religious beliefs prohibit sexual expression until after marriage. He takes up painting nudes to deal with his sexual impulses. This is an example of the defense mechanism called _____.

This is the study of the extent to which behavioral differences are due to genetics rather than the environment.

Dr. X is sexually attracted to her newest client. Rather than having sex with him, she makes passionate love to her husband that night. This is an example of the defense mechanism called _____.

If you received a blow to your head that left a visible bump, which of the following professionals would refuse to perform an assessment on you until the bump subsided?

Which of the following is the CORRECT list of traits in the Five-Factor model?

Which of the following is FALSE about "pseudo" personality tests like astrological and tarot readings?

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. This is an example of _____.

Unconditional positive regard is a Rogerian term for _____.

Horney believed that the strongest influence on an individual's personality was that person's _____.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding projective personality tests?

Radford is emotionally unstable, insecure, anxious, and moody; Quinn is calm, even-tempered, easygoing, and relaxed. According to the Five-Factor model, it is likely that Radford scores _____; and Quinn scores _____.

Harmony just learned that her brother cross dresses, and wants him to know that she cares about him. She compliments him before he leaves for school by saying, "I really like your skirt...I mean shirt." This could be an example of _____.

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

According to Adler, feelings of helplessness and incompetence during childhood result in _____.

The personality theorist who believed in the basic goodness of individuals and their natural tendency toward self-actualization was _____.

Every time Nikolai gets into a big argument with his wife, he runs to his mother's home for comfort and approval. This is an example of the defense mechanism called _____.