Exam 11: Personality Theory and Assessment

Alfonsia is convinced that getting a good job is a matter of having the right connections and getting lucky. Based on this information, Alfonsia displays a(n)_____, according to Julian Rotter.

Which of the following is FALSE of projective tests?

Imagine you were engaged in a conversation about politics. Information to answer the question "What color is your vehicle?" would be located in the _____ according to the psychoanalytic theory.

While growing up, Chuck did not receive much encouragement from his caretakers. In fact, he was often harshly criticized in an unfair manner. As a result, Chuck will likely develop _____ based on Adler's theory of individual psychology.

Which of the following, according to Freud's theory, would likely be the cause of suicidal feelings?

Jung's idea of the _____ parallels Freud's notion of the unconscious.

Kito has just begun the process of therapy with a new therapist. Compared to his previous therapist, this new one seems to create an atmosphere of acceptance and nonjudgment no matter what he says in therapy. Because of this, Kito is willing to share much more than he ever has before. It is clear that Kito's new therapist is utilizing _____ to establish a safe therapeutic environment.

The three personality factors studied by Hans Eysenck are _____

Identification with the same-sex parent occurs during the _____ stage of psychosexual development.

Hans Eysenck suggested a three-factor model of personality that included _____, _____, and _____ as the factors.

Which of the following yields ten clinical scales and is effective at determining truthfulness of the test-takers' responses?

Houshma is described by his friends as being trustworthy and incredibly dependable. Houshma's teachers notice he is always on time and always has his homework completed. Based on this information, Houshma would likely score high on the _____ scale of the five-factor model.

According to the psychoanalytic theory, what is the main job of the ego?

According to the five-factor model of personality, the _____ dimension would likely have a strong, positive correlation with creativity.

Why is Walter Mischel opposed to the five-factor model of personality?

Which of the following psychologists proposed what is known as the Big Five?

The central idea of psychoanalytic theory is that _____

Belinda lives in a society that places great emphasis on group harmony, interdependence, and team achievement. Rarely does anyone step away from the pack to outdo the next person. Based on the classic research by Hofstede, Belinda's society can be described as a(n)_____ culture.

Studies on personality and culture reveal which of the following?

A personal characteristic that is stable across situations and is used to describe or explain personality defines _____