Question 1

Which statement best contrasts the phallic stage and the genital stage?

Accepted Answer

A) The genitals are the erogenous zone in the genital stage, but not in the phallic stage. 
B) Relationships are the focus of the genital stage, but not the phallic stage. 
C) Relationships are the focus of the phallic stage, but not the genital stage. 
D) The genital stage occurs much earlier in development than does the phallic stage. 
A) The genitals are the erogenous zone in the genital stage, but not in the phallic stage. 
B) Relationships are the focus of the genital stage, but not the phallic stage. 
C) Relationships are the focus of the phallic stage, but not the genital stage. 
D) The genital stage occurs much earlier in development than does the phallic stage.

Question 2

____ personality tests use a standard set of questions and are scored in a standardized way.

Accepted Answer

A) Objective 
B) Projective 
C) Reflective 
D) Subjective 
A) Objective 
B) Projective 
C) Reflective 
D) Subjective

Question 3

Surprisingly little empirical research has been devoted to evaluating Freud's theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In Jung's theory, the personal unconscious contains archetypes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The superego starts developing around _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 or 2 
B) 2 or 3 
C) 3 or 4 
D) 5 or 6 
A) 1 or 2 
B) 2 or 3 
C) 3 or 4 
D) 5 or 6

Question 6

Objective personality tests are scored in a standardized way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In Freud's model of the mind, the _____ consists of a pool of primal psychic energy.

Accepted Answer

A) subconscious 
B) id 
C) ego 
D) superego 
A) subconscious 
B) id 
C) ego 
D) superego

Question 8

What one calls one's "conscience" in everyday life corresponds to the _____ in Freud's model of the mind.

Accepted Answer

A) id 
B) subconscious 
C) ego 
D) superego 
A) id 
B) subconscious 
C) ego 
D) superego

Question 9

Which choice correctly matches a trait theorist with his contribution?

Accepted Answer

A) Gordon Allport - described personality using three basic dimensions 
B) Hans Eysenck - identified 4,500 distinct trait terms 
C) Raymond Cattell - distinguished between surface and source traits 
D) Hans Eysenck - identified 16 personality factors 
A) Gordon Allport - described personality using three basic dimensions 
B) Hans Eysenck - identified 4,500 distinct trait terms 
C) Raymond Cattell - distinguished between surface and source traits 
D) Hans Eysenck - identified 16 personality factors

Question 10

Carlos is emotionally unstable, insecure, anxious, and moody. Quinn is disorganized, spontaneous, and impulsive.Johann is quiet, serious, and somewhat timid. Kris is imaginative, independent, and fond of variety. Which of these individuals is correctly matched with his Big Five description?

Accepted Answer

A) Quinn - low conscientiousness 
B) Carlos - low openness 
C) Kris - high extraversion 
D) Johann - high agreeableness 
A) Quinn - low conscientiousness 
B) Carlos - low openness 
C) Kris - high extraversion 
D) Johann - high agreeableness

Question 11

In the defense mechanism of _____, unacceptable feelings or impulses are pushed back into the unconscious.

Accepted Answer

A) displacement 
B) denial 
C) rationalization 
D) repression 
A) displacement 
B) denial 
C) rationalization 
D) repression

Question 12

Carl Jung and Alfred Adler are the two-best known humanistic psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Baby Rebecca is easygoing and curious. She adapts quickly to changes. These characteristics are part of Rebecca's _____. They will ultimately contribute to part of her adult _____.

Accepted Answer

A) personality; temperament 
B) character; personality 
C) temperament; personality 
D) temperament; character 
A) personality; temperament 
B) character; personality 
C) temperament; personality 
D) temperament; character

Question 14

A man loses himself in his work to avoid his feelings. In Freudian terms, the man is using sublimation as a defense mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Critics of psychoanalytic theory contend that Freud paid too little attention to:

Accepted Answer

A) the role of the unconscious mind. 
B) childhood experiences. 
C) people's capacity for change. 
D) sexuality. 
A) the role of the unconscious mind. 
B) childhood experiences. 
C) people's capacity for change. 
D) sexuality.

Question 16

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is generally reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People use the defense mechanism of _____ when they model their actions or feelings on those of individuals they admire.

Accepted Answer

A) sublimation 
B) projection 
C) displacement 
D) identification 
A) sublimation 
B) projection 
C) displacement 
D) identification

Question 18

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) scores fail to correlate with scores on measures related to occupational success and job performance. These results cast doubt on the MBTI's:

Accepted Answer

A) interrater reliability. 
B) validity. 
C) test-retest reliability. 
D) objectivity. 
A) interrater reliability. 
B) validity. 
C) test-retest reliability. 
D) objectivity.

Question 19

Minnie is taking the TAT.Tammy is taking the Rorschach.Minnie is looking at _____.Tammy is examining _____.

Accepted Answer

A) inkblots; inkblots 
B) inkblots; pictures 
C) pictures; inkblots 
D) pictures; pictures 
A) inkblots; inkblots 
B) inkblots; pictures 
C) pictures; inkblots 
D) pictures; pictures

Question 20

Gina believes that meeting "that special someone" is a matter of luck. Unfortunately, Gina also believes that she is a spectacularly unlucky person. How would Julian Rotter summarize Gina's pattern of beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A) external locus of control, high expectancy 
B) external locus of control, low expectancy 
C) internal locus of control, high expectancy 
D) internal locus of control, low expectancy 
A) external locus of control, high expectancy 
B) external locus of control, low expectancy 
C) internal locus of control, high expectancy 
D) internal locus of control, low expectancy

Which statement best contrasts the phallic stage and the genital stage?

____ personality tests use a standard set of questions and are scored in a standardized way.

Surprisingly little empirical research has been devoted to evaluating Freud's theories.

In Jung's theory, the personal unconscious contains archetypes.

The superego starts developing around _____ years of age.

Objective personality tests are scored in a standardized way.

In Freud's model of the mind, the _____ consists of a pool of primal psychic energy.

What one calls one's "conscience" in everyday life corresponds to the _____ in Freud's model of the mind.

Which choice correctly matches a trait theorist with his contribution?

Carlos is emotionally unstable, insecure, anxious, and moody. Quinn is disorganized, spontaneous, and impulsive.Johann is quiet, serious, and somewhat timid. Kris is imaginative, independent, and fond of variety. Which of these individuals is correctly matched with his Big Five description?

In the defense mechanism of _____, unacceptable feelings or impulses are pushed back into the unconscious.

Carl Jung and Alfred Adler are the two-best known humanistic psychologists.

Baby Rebecca is easygoing and curious. She adapts quickly to changes. These characteristics are part of Rebecca's _. They will ultimately contribute to part of her adult _.

A man loses himself in his work to avoid his feelings. In Freudian terms, the man is using sublimation as a defense mechanism.

Critics of psychoanalytic theory contend that Freud paid too little attention to:

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is generally reliable.

People use the defense mechanism of _____ when they model their actions or feelings on those of individuals they admire.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) scores fail to correlate with scores on measures related to occupational success and job performance. These results cast doubt on the MBTI's:

Minnie is taking the TAT.Tammy is taking the Rorschach.Minnie is looking at _.Tammy is examining _.

Gina believes that meeting "that special someone" is a matter of luck. Unfortunately, Gina also believes that she is a spectacularly unlucky person. How would Julian Rotter summarize Gina's pattern of beliefs?

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Exam 11: Personality

Which statement best contrasts the phallic stage and the genital stage?

____ personality tests use a standard set of questions and are scored in a standardized way.

Surprisingly little empirical research has been devoted to evaluating Freud's theories.

In Jung's theory, the personal unconscious contains archetypes.

The superego starts developing around _____ years of age.

Objective personality tests are scored in a standardized way.

In Freud's model of the mind, the _____ consists of a pool of primal psychic energy.

What one calls one's "conscience" in everyday life corresponds to the _____ in Freud's model of the mind.

Which choice correctly matches a trait theorist with his contribution?

Carlos is emotionally unstable, insecure, anxious, and moody. Quinn is disorganized, spontaneous, and impulsive.Johann is quiet, serious, and somewhat timid. Kris is imaginative, independent, and fond of variety. Which of these individuals is correctly matched with his Big Five description?

In the defense mechanism of _____, unacceptable feelings or impulses are pushed back into the unconscious.

Carl Jung and Alfred Adler are the two-best known humanistic psychologists.

Baby Rebecca is easygoing and curious. She adapts quickly to changes. These characteristics are part of Rebecca's _____. They will ultimately contribute to part of her adult _____.

A man loses himself in his work to avoid his feelings. In Freudian terms, the man is using sublimation as a defense mechanism.

Critics of psychoanalytic theory contend that Freud paid too little attention to:

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is generally reliable.

People use the defense mechanism of _____ when they model their actions or feelings on those of individuals they admire.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) scores fail to correlate with scores on measures related to occupational success and job performance. These results cast doubt on the MBTI's:

Minnie is taking the TAT.Tammy is taking the Rorschach.Minnie is looking at _____.Tammy is examining _____.

Gina believes that meeting "that special someone" is a matter of luck. Unfortunately, Gina also believes that she is a spectacularly unlucky person. How would Julian Rotter summarize Gina's pattern of beliefs?

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Baby Rebecca is easygoing and curious. She adapts quickly to changes. These characteristics are part of Rebecca's _. They will ultimately contribute to part of her adult _.

Minnie is taking the TAT.Tammy is taking the Rorschach.Minnie is looking at _.Tammy is examining _.