Question 1

The Rorschach is the best-known projective personality test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Karla would like to be more confident and assertive. In Carl Rogers' terms, these adjectives describe Karla's ideal self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these is NOT among a neo-Freudian psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A) Carl Jung 
B) Raymond Cattell 
C) Karen Horney 
D) Alfred Adler 
A) Carl Jung 
B) Raymond Cattell 
C) Karen Horney 
D) Alfred Adler

Question 4

_____ refers to the unique set of core characteristics that influence the way an individual feels, thinks, and acts.

Accepted Answer

A) Personality 
B) Temperament 
C) Disposition 
D) Character 
A) Personality 
B) Temperament 
C) Disposition 
D) Character

Question 5

The neo-Freudian psychologist Alfred Adler argued that humans are conscious and intentional, striving for growth and improvement. Adler can therefore be seen as a precursor to the _____ perspective on personality.

Accepted Answer

A) humanistic 
B) social-cognitive 
C) behavioral 
D) psychoanalytic 
A) humanistic 
B) social-cognitive 
C) behavioral 
D) psychoanalytic

Question 6

Personality tests may be used in child custody cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Pearl is gentle, cooperative, trusting, and helpful.Ruby is outgoing, talkative, fun-loving, and affectionate.Pearl probably scores high on the Big Five dimension of _____, whereas Ruby likely scores high on _____.

Accepted Answer

A) openness; agreeableness 
B) conscientiousness; agreeableness 
C) agreeableness; extraversion 
D) extraversion; openness 
A) openness; agreeableness 
B) conscientiousness; agreeableness 
C) agreeableness; extraversion 
D) extraversion; openness

Question 8

______ is probably the best-known of Freud's defense mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) Repression 
B) Denial 
C) Rationalization 
D) Projection 
A) Repression 
B) Denial 
C) Rationalization 
D) Projection

Question 9

There is a kernel of empirical truth in such national stereotypes as "Canadians are polite."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

John's therapist strives to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, no matter what comes up during the sessions. In _____'s terms, John's therapist is providing _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Abraham Maslow; conditions of worth 
B) Abraham Maslow; unconditional positive regard 
C) Carl Rogers; conditions of worth 
D) Carl Rogers; unconditional positive regard 
A) Abraham Maslow; conditions of worth 
B) Abraham Maslow; unconditional positive regard 
C) Carl Rogers; conditions of worth 
D) Carl Rogers; unconditional positive regard

Question 11

In a(n) _____ face-to-face interview, there is no predetermined line of questioning.

Accepted Answer

A) projective 
B) unstructured 
C) semistructured 
D) subjective 
A) projective 
B) unstructured 
C) semistructured 
D) subjective

Question 12

Psychoanalysts use hypnosis and dream analysis to probe the preconscious mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Personality is the same thing as character.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Russ is completing a personality test containing over 500 True-False questions. Russell is taking the:

Accepted Answer

A) Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF). 
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2). 
C) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). 
D) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). 
A) Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF). 
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2). 
C) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). 
D) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).

Question 15

The social-cognitive perspective:

Accepted Answer

A) suggests that personality reflects the conscious choices an individual makes in an effort to grow and change. 
B) proposes that personality may be described by relatively stable internal characteristics. 
C) suggests that personality reflects thought patterns and environmental factors such as relationships. 
D) argues that personality refers to a collection of behaviors that have been reinforced in the past. 
A) suggests that personality reflects the conscious choices an individual makes in an effort to grow and change. 
B) proposes that personality may be described by relatively stable internal characteristics. 
C) suggests that personality reflects thought patterns and environmental factors such as relationships. 
D) argues that personality refers to a collection of behaviors that have been reinforced in the past.

Question 16

Identify and describe the first three stages of Freud's theory of psychosexual development, being sure to identify the key developmental conflict associated with each stage and the potential effects on adult personality of fixation at each stage.

Accepted Answer

Oral stage (birth until 12 to 18 months)

Question 17

Suppose a researcher asks participants to rate Facebook users on the Big Five personality dimensions based on the users' profiles. Based on research described in the textbook, the correlation between these ratings and the users' actual Big Five scores should be:

Accepted Answer

A) negative, but weak. 
B) near zero. 
C) modest. 
D) robust and positive. 
A) negative, but weak. 
B) near zero. 
C) modest. 
D) robust and positive.

Question 18

Karen Horney's theory is known as analytic psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Projective personality tests are most likely to be used by behavioral and social-cognitive theorists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dr. Gilbert is a clinical psychologist. When she interviews a client, she does not use a fixed set of questions. Instead, she subtly guides each interview so that the client's unique issues will gradually emerge. Dr. Gilbert uses _____ interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) structured 
B) projective 
C) unstructured 
D) semistructured 
A) structured 
B) projective 
C) unstructured 
D) semistructured

The Rorschach is the best-known projective personality test.

Karla would like to be more confident and assertive. In Carl Rogers' terms, these adjectives describe Karla's ideal self.

Which of these is NOT among a neo-Freudian psychologist?

_____ refers to the unique set of core characteristics that influence the way an individual feels, thinks, and acts.

The neo-Freudian psychologist Alfred Adler argued that humans are conscious and intentional, striving for growth and improvement. Adler can therefore be seen as a precursor to the _____ perspective on personality.

Personality tests may be used in child custody cases.

Pearl is gentle, cooperative, trusting, and helpful.Ruby is outgoing, talkative, fun-loving, and affectionate.Pearl probably scores high on the Big Five dimension of _, whereas Ruby likely scores high on _.

______ is probably the best-known of Freud's defense mechanisms.

There is a kernel of empirical truth in such national stereotypes as "Canadians are polite."

John's therapist strives to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, no matter what comes up during the sessions. In _'s terms, John's therapist is providing _.

In a(n) _____ face-to-face interview, there is no predetermined line of questioning.

Psychoanalysts use hypnosis and dream analysis to probe the preconscious mind.

Personality is the same thing as character.

Russ is completing a personality test containing over 500 True-False questions. Russell is taking the:

The social-cognitive perspective:

Identify and describe the first three stages of Freud's theory of psychosexual development, being sure to identify the key developmental conflict associated with each stage and the potential effects on adult personality of fixation at each stage.

Suppose a researcher asks participants to rate Facebook users on the Big Five personality dimensions based on the users' profiles. Based on research described in the textbook, the correlation between these ratings and the users' actual Big Five scores should be:

Karen Horney's theory is known as analytic psychology.

Projective personality tests are most likely to be used by behavioral and social-cognitive theorists.

Dr. Gilbert is a clinical psychologist. When she interviews a client, she does not use a fixed set of questions. Instead, she subtly guides each interview so that the client's unique issues will gradually emerge. Dr. Gilbert uses _____ interviews.

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Exam 11: Personality

The Rorschach is the best-known projective personality test.

Karla would like to be more confident and assertive. In Carl Rogers' terms, these adjectives describe Karla's ideal self.

Which of these is NOT among a neo-Freudian psychologist?

_____ refers to the unique set of core characteristics that influence the way an individual feels, thinks, and acts.

The neo-Freudian psychologist Alfred Adler argued that humans are conscious and intentional, striving for growth and improvement. Adler can therefore be seen as a precursor to the _____ perspective on personality.

Personality tests may be used in child custody cases.

Pearl is gentle, cooperative, trusting, and helpful.Ruby is outgoing, talkative, fun-loving, and affectionate.Pearl probably scores high on the Big Five dimension of _____, whereas Ruby likely scores high on _____.

______ is probably the best-known of Freud's defense mechanisms.

There is a kernel of empirical truth in such national stereotypes as "Canadians are polite."

John's therapist strives to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, no matter what comes up during the sessions. In _____'s terms, John's therapist is providing _____.

In a(n) _____ face-to-face interview, there is no predetermined line of questioning.

Psychoanalysts use hypnosis and dream analysis to probe the preconscious mind.

Personality is the same thing as character.

Russ is completing a personality test containing over 500 True-False questions. Russell is taking the:

The social-cognitive perspective:

Identify and describe the first three stages of Freud's theory of psychosexual development, being sure to identify the key developmental conflict associated with each stage and the potential effects on adult personality of fixation at each stage.

Suppose a researcher asks participants to rate Facebook users on the Big Five personality dimensions based on the users' profiles. Based on research described in the textbook, the correlation between these ratings and the users' actual Big Five scores should be:

Karen Horney's theory is known as analytic psychology.

Projective personality tests are most likely to be used by behavioral and social-cognitive theorists.

Dr. Gilbert is a clinical psychologist. When she interviews a client, she does not use a fixed set of questions. Instead, she subtly guides each interview so that the client's unique issues will gradually emerge. Dr. Gilbert uses _____ interviews.

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

Pearl is gentle, cooperative, trusting, and helpful.Ruby is outgoing, talkative, fun-loving, and affectionate.Pearl probably scores high on the Big Five dimension of _, whereas Ruby likely scores high on _.

John's therapist strives to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, no matter what comes up during the sessions. In _'s terms, John's therapist is providing _.