Question 1

Murray acknowledged the importance of environmental factors in shaping behaviour. The perceived situation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  thema. 
B)  alpha press. 
C)  beta press. 
D)  primary press. 
A)  thema. 
B)  alpha press. 
C)  beta press. 
D)  primary press. C

Question 2

Discuss Henry Murray's major contributions to the personality field.

Accepted Answer

Murray believed in basic psychoanalytical concepts such as the id, ego, and superego, although they served slightly different functions than described by Freud. In addition to recognizing the role biology, he also saw the importance of the environment in influencing behaviour (e.g., situational factors). Murray promoted a multiform methods that involved assessing people with many measures to get a clear sense of the whole person. Lastly, Murray is known primarily for his emphasis on psychological needs. These were distinguished by whether they are physiological (primary) or psychological (secondary).

Question 3

The statement "Be successful in everything I do" represents:

Accepted Answer

A)  the strivings of a person high in intimacy motivation. 
B)  the strivings of a person high in power motivation. 
C)  the strivings of a person high in achievement motivation. 
D)  the strivings of a person high in effectance motivation. 
A)  the strivings of a person high in intimacy motivation. 
B)  the strivings of a person high in power motivation. 
C)  the strivings of a person high in achievement motivation. 
D)  the strivings of a person high in effectance motivation. C

Question 4

According to Murray, ________ accounts for overly rigid behaviours that persist over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological needs 
B)  the unconscious 
C)  the viscerogenic system 
D)  the habit system 
A)  psychological needs 
B)  the unconscious 
C)  the viscerogenic system 
D)  the habit system

Question 5

Physiological needs are also referred to as ________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  viscerogenic 
B)  alpha 
C)  beta 
D)  secondary 
A)  viscerogenic 
B)  alpha 
C)  beta 
D)  secondary

Question 6

Personal strivings are described as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  low-level construct. 
B)  mid-level construct. 
C)  high-level construct. 
D)  distal trait. 
A)  low-level construct. 
B)  mid-level construct. 
C)  high-level construct. 
D)  distal trait.

Question 7

Describe the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Accepted Answer

The TAT is a projective measure in which

Question 8

Psychological needs are referred to as ________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  primary 
D)  secondary 
A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  primary 
D)  secondary

Question 9

What personal projects category does the example "Floss three times a day to avoid tooth decay" fit in to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquire 
B)  Cure 
C)  Prevent 
D)  Keep 
A)  Acquire 
B)  Cure 
C)  Prevent 
D)  Keep

Question 10

Studies of personal strivings and binge drinking showed that students with greater achievement strivings reported ________ alcohol-related problems when compared to students with fewer achievement strivings.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher 
B)  much higher 
C)  fewer 
D)  the same 
A)  higher 
B)  much higher 
C)  fewer 
D)  the same

Question 11

Describe the four motives of the personal projects taxonomy.

Accepted Answer

Table 6.4 A Taxonomy

Question 12

A limitation of the Edwards Personality Preference Schedule is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  biases scores. 
B)  doesn't measure needs. 
C)  has low concurrent validity with NEO-PI-R scores. 
D)  cannot be used in counseling situations. 
A)  biases scores. 
B)  doesn't measure needs. 
C)  has low concurrent validity with NEO-PI-R scores. 
D)  cannot be used in counseling situations.

Question 13

People with high achievement motivation prefer tasks of ________ difficulty.

Accepted Answer

A)  low 
B)  moderate 
C)  high 
D)  very high 
A)  low 
B)  moderate 
C)  high 
D)  very high

Question 14

Which of the following tests of psychological needs seems to measure the degree to which a person has a creative personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Adjective Check List 
B)  The Personality Research Form 
C)  Edwards Personality Preference Schedule 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test 
A)  The Adjective Check List 
B)  The Personality Research Form 
C)  Edwards Personality Preference Schedule 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test

Question 15

The leading theorist in personal strivings is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Horney. 
B)  Murray. 
C)  McClelland. 
D)  Emmons. 
A)  Horney. 
B)  Murray. 
C)  McClelland. 
D)  Emmons.

Question 16

The need to be with other people is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  social desire. 
C)  affiliation motivation. 
D)  need set. 
A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  social desire. 
C)  affiliation motivation. 
D)  need set.

Question 17

What personal projects category does the example "Exercise to improve poor heart condition" fit into?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquire 
B)  Cure 
C)  Prevent 
D)  Keep 
A)  Acquire 
B)  Cure 
C)  Prevent 
D)  Keep

Question 18

In assessing the achievement motive, McClelland examined:

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviours. 
B)  fantasies. 
C)  the Personality Research Form . 
D)  object relations. 
A)  behaviours. 
B)  fantasies. 
C)  the Personality Research Form . 
D)  object relations.

Question 19

Viscerogenic needs include:

Accepted Answer

A)  order and retention. 
B)  affiliation and nurturance. 
C)  air and water. 
D)  superiority and recognition. 
A)  order and retention. 
B)  affiliation and nurturance. 
C)  air and water. 
D)  superiority and recognition.

Question 20

Affiliation motivation can be measured with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjective Check List. 
B)  Personality Research Form. 
C)  Thematic Apperception Test. 
D)  Interpersonal Orientation Scale. 
A)  Adjective Check List. 
B)  Personality Research Form. 
C)  Thematic Apperception Test. 
D)  Interpersonal Orientation Scale.

Murray acknowledged the importance of environmental factors in shaping behaviour. The perceived situation is called:

Discuss Henry Murray's major contributions to the personality field.

The statement "Be successful in everything I do" represents:

According to Murray, ________ accounts for overly rigid behaviours that persist over time.

Physiological needs are also referred to as ________ needs.

Personal strivings are described as a:

Describe the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Psychological needs are referred to as ________ needs.

What personal projects category does the example "Floss three times a day to avoid tooth decay" fit in to?

Studies of personal strivings and binge drinking showed that students with greater achievement strivings reported ________ alcohol-related problems when compared to students with fewer achievement strivings.

Describe the four motives of the personal projects taxonomy.

A limitation of the Edwards Personality Preference Schedule is that it:

People with high achievement motivation prefer tasks of ________ difficulty.

Which of the following tests of psychological needs seems to measure the degree to which a person has a creative personality?

The leading theorist in personal strivings is:

The need to be with other people is termed:

What personal projects category does the example "Exercise to improve poor heart condition" fit into?

In assessing the achievement motive, McClelland examined:

Viscerogenic needs include:

Affiliation motivation can be measured with the:

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Exam 6: Motivational Theories and Psychological Needs

Murray acknowledged the importance of environmental factors in shaping behaviour. The perceived situation is called:

Discuss Henry Murray's major contributions to the personality field.

The statement "Be successful in everything I do" represents:

According to Murray, ________ accounts for overly rigid behaviours that persist over time.

Physiological needs are also referred to as ________ needs.

Personal strivings are described as a:

Describe the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Psychological needs are referred to as ________ needs.

What personal projects category does the example "Floss three times a day to avoid tooth decay" fit in to?

Studies of personal strivings and binge drinking showed that students with greater achievement strivings reported ________ alcohol-related problems when compared to students with fewer achievement strivings.

Describe the four motives of the personal projects taxonomy.

A limitation of the Edwards Personality Preference Schedule is that it:

People with high achievement motivation prefer tasks of ________ difficulty.

Which of the following tests of psychological needs seems to measure the degree to which a person has a creative personality?

The leading theorist in personal strivings is:

The need to be with other people is termed:

What personal projects category does the example "Exercise to improve poor heart condition" fit into?

In assessing the achievement motive, McClelland examined:

Viscerogenic needs include:

Affiliation motivation can be measured with the:

Personality -An Introduction

Units of Personality -Types Versus Traits

The Development of Personality

Personality Research Methods and Assessment Issues

Psychodynamic Theories

Humanistic Theories and Self-Actualization

Behavioural and Learning Theories

Cognitive Theories and Cognitive Factors

Interpersonal Theories and Interpersonal Styles

Personality Theory and the Self-Concept

Personality and Health

Personality, Mental Health, and Psychopathology

Psychobiography and Personology

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