Exam 13: Personality

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Norm is sexually attracted to Lilith, a married woman. Instead of acknowledging this attraction, Norm develops an intense dislike for Lilith. This is an example of the defense mechanism called _____.

Defense mechanisms are strategies employed by the ___________ to reduce anxiety and avoid conflict.

A major premise underlying psychoanalytic or psychodynamic theories of personality is that _____.

Samsara is aloof and self-contained. She prefers to read and work on her computer rather than engage in camping or other outdoor activities. She feels emotions deeply, but rarely displays them. Her thoughts are complex and focused on philosophical questions rather than everyday practicalities. This is a description of Samsara's _____.

Describe the role of brain structures, neurochemistry, and genetics in the development of personality.

Ailsa has been given a card with an inkblot on it, and is asked "What might this be?" It is MOST likely that Ailsa is taking a(n) _____ personality test.

Which of the following is NOT among Eysenck's basic types of traits?

Nelson learns in his Human Sexuality class that it is not uncommon for young adolescents to have sexual attractions or fantasies for persons of the same sex. Nelson vehemently protests that he has never had even the slightest physical attraction or thoughts about the same sex. This is an example of the defense mechanism called _____.

Malcolm consults his horoscope to determine what stocks to buy; Miles studies the financial section of the paper and follows the track record of companies he's interested in before buying stocks. It is MOST likely that Malcolm _____ and Miles _____.

The five developmental periods during which particular kinds of pleasures must be gratified for personality development to proceed normally are known as _____.

According to Freud, the three mental structures that form personality are the _____.

According to your text, Freud's contribution to psychology was _____.

According to Freud, if an individual's needs were _____ during a particular stage of development, that person would remain stuck at that stage.

_____ theories emphasize the importance of genetics in the development of personality.

Which of the following is NOT associated with Adler's individual psychology?

Compared to low sensation-seekers and introverts, high sensation-seekers and extroverts tend to have ______.

Which of the following erogenous zones is INCORRECTLY matched?

Rogers thought that _____ is necessary for a child's uniqueness and positive self-concept to unfold naturally.

_____ is associated with both novelty-seeking and extroversion.