Question 1

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the narcissistic paradox?

Accepted Answer

A) Kevin has a high self-esteem but gets annoyed of constant praises from his friends. 
B) Keith has a grandiose sense of self-importance but can still handle criticism very well. 
C) Simone appears low in self-esteem but is sure of her worth as a fashion consultant. 
D) Sheila appears to be a confident manager but needs constant praise from her team members. 
A) Kevin has a high self-esteem but gets annoyed of constant praises from his friends. 
B) Keith has a grandiose sense of self-importance but can still handle criticism very well. 
C) Simone appears low in self-esteem but is sure of her worth as a fashion consultant. 
D) Sheila appears to be a confident manager but needs constant praise from her team members.

Question 2

Object relations theory lays emphasis on _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the importance of the oral stage in determining adult relationships 
B) social relationships and their origins in childhood 
C) the importance of the cognitive unconscious in determining adult relationships 
D) the fear of success 
A) the importance of the oral stage in determining adult relationships 
B) social relationships and their origins in childhood 
C) the importance of the cognitive unconscious in determining adult relationships 
D) the fear of success

Question 3

In the strange situation procedure,it was found that the _____ infants were the happiest when their mothers returned.

Accepted Answer

A) securely attached 
B) avoidantly attached 
C) ambivalently attached 
D) separation anxiety 
A) securely attached 
B) avoidantly attached 
C) ambivalently attached 
D) separation anxiety

Question 4

Frederick's girlfriend,Elizabeth,is high maintenance and seeks constant attention and reassurance.According to Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver,this scenario most likely exemplifies a(n)_____ relationship style.

Accepted Answer

A) insecure 
B) jealous 
C) ambivalent 
D) possessive 
A) insecure 
B) jealous 
C) ambivalent 
D) possessive

Question 5

Research suggests that when criticized,narcissists may:

Accepted Answer

A) ignore the criticism. 
B) behave aggressively. 
C) congratulate themselves quietly. 
D) boast loudly so that everyone can listen. 
A) ignore the criticism. 
B) behave aggressively. 
C) congratulate themselves quietly. 
D) boast loudly so that everyone can listen.

Question 6

Sigmund Freud's version of psychoanalysis focused on the _____,but later psychoanalysts felt that the _____ deserved more attention.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

According to ego psychology,which of the following is seen as the primary function of the ego?

Accepted Answer

A) Responding to the demands of the id 
B) Establishing a secure identity 
C) Shifting focus from the id to the superego 
D) Upholding social values and ideals 
A) Responding to the demands of the id 
B) Establishing a secure identity 
C) Shifting focus from the id to the superego 
D) Upholding social values and ideals

Question 8

Memory research conducted by psychologist Elizabeth Loftus suggests that false memories can be created:

Accepted Answer

A) with leading questions. 
B) through head trauma. 
C) through child abuse. 
D) using subliminal prompts. 
A) with leading questions. 
B) through head trauma. 
C) through child abuse. 
D) using subliminal prompts.

Question 9

A good outcome of the _____ stage is when a child feels a sense of control and mastery over things.

Accepted Answer

A) initiative versus guilt 
B) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
C) trust versus mistrust 
D) identity versus role confusion 
A) initiative versus guilt 
B) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
C) trust versus mistrust 
D) identity versus role confusion

Question 10

Connecting with others,both in terms of friendships and intimate relationships,is the focus of the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy versus isolation 
B) integrity versus despair 
C) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
D) generativity versus stagnation 
A) intimacy versus isolation 
B) integrity versus despair 
C) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
D) generativity versus stagnation

Question 11

The _____ view holds that the unconscious mind can cause behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) motivated unconscious 
B) cognitive unconscious 
C) priming 
D) confirmatory bias 
A) motivated unconscious 
B) cognitive unconscious 
C) priming 
D) confirmatory bias

Question 12

According to Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver's research on adult relationships,avoidant adults _____.

Accepted Answer

A) have few problems developing satisfying friendships and relationships 
B) are afraid of depending on others because they anticipate being abandoned 
C) are not afraid of making commitments 
D) display high levels of neediness and seek constant reassurance and attention in their relationships 
A) have few problems developing satisfying friendships and relationships 
B) are afraid of depending on others because they anticipate being abandoned 
C) are not afraid of making commitments 
D) display high levels of neediness and seek constant reassurance and attention in their relationships

Question 13

Research participants who are subliminally primed with the word "candy" would probably:

Accepted Answer

A) have an unexplainable urge to eat candy. 
B) recognize that they were being manipulated but still desire candy. 
C) be quicker to recognize the word "candy" a few minutes later. 
D) be slower to recognize the word "candy" a few minutes later. 
A) have an unexplainable urge to eat candy. 
B) recognize that they were being manipulated but still desire candy. 
C) be quicker to recognize the word "candy" a few minutes later. 
D) be slower to recognize the word "candy" a few minutes later.

Question 14

According to Kihlstrom (1999),psychologists with the _____ readily acknowledge that information can get into individuals' memories without them ever being aware of the information.

Accepted Answer

A) directionality problem 
B) third variable problem 
C) motivated unconscious view 
D) cognitive unconscious view 
A) directionality problem 
B) third variable problem 
C) motivated unconscious view 
D) cognitive unconscious view

Question 15

Sheri,who has recently graduated,plans to travel across her country,meet people from diverse backgrounds,and explore in general before she commits herself to a particular identity.This scenario most likely exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A) an identity confusion 
B) a moratorium 
C) a delay 
D) fixation 
A) an identity confusion 
B) a moratorium 
C) a delay 
D) fixation

Question 16

Which of the following best characterizes Sigmund Freud's version of psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

A) The cognitive unconscious 
B) Ego psychology 
C) Id psychology 
D) Object relations psychology 
A) The cognitive unconscious 
B) Ego psychology 
C) Id psychology 
D) Object relations psychology

Question 17

In the strange situation procedure,ambivalently attached infants _____ when their mothers left.

Accepted Answer

A) cried the most 
B) cried the least 
C) were indifferent 
D) were calm 
A) cried the most 
B) cried the least 
C) were indifferent 
D) were calm

Question 18

Which of the following statements would a modern psychoanalyst most likely agree with?

Accepted Answer

A) Most behaviors are a result of unconscious conflict. 
B) The unconscious plays an important role in human functioning. 
C) Childhood sexuality is more important than childhood relationships. 
D) Childhood is unimportant in personality development. 
A) Most behaviors are a result of unconscious conflict. 
B) The unconscious plays an important role in human functioning. 
C) Childhood sexuality is more important than childhood relationships. 
D) Childhood is unimportant in personality development.

Question 19

According to a study in which participants were required to answer certain questions aimed at understanding romantic relationships,Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver found that those with an avoidant attachment style tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) have frequent,but short-lived,romantic relationships. 
B) shun romance,believing that real love is rare and transient. 
C) remain calm when separated from their partners. 
D) be very supportive of their partners,at least emotionally. 
A) have frequent,but short-lived,romantic relationships. 
B) shun romance,believing that real love is rare and transient. 
C) remain calm when separated from their partners. 
D) be very supportive of their partners,at least emotionally.

Question 20

John Bowlby's working models for later adult relationships are:

Accepted Answer

A) based on the externalized projection of parental objects. 
B) internalized in the form of unconscious expectations about relationships. 
C) based on one's identification with the same gender parent. 
D) based on a series of trial-and-error learning experiences. 
A) based on the externalized projection of parental objects. 
B) internalized in the form of unconscious expectations about relationships. 
C) based on one's identification with the same gender parent. 
D) based on a series of trial-and-error learning experiences.

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the narcissistic paradox?

Object relations theory lays emphasis on _____.

In the strange situation procedure,it was found that the _____ infants were the happiest when their mothers returned.

Frederick's girlfriend,Elizabeth,is high maintenance and seeks constant attention and reassurance.According to Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver,this scenario most likely exemplifies a(n)_____ relationship style.

Research suggests that when criticized,narcissists may:

Sigmund Freud's version of psychoanalysis focused on the _,but later psychoanalysts felt that the _ deserved more attention.

According to ego psychology,which of the following is seen as the primary function of the ego?

Memory research conducted by psychologist Elizabeth Loftus suggests that false memories can be created:

A good outcome of the _____ stage is when a child feels a sense of control and mastery over things.

Connecting with others,both in terms of friendships and intimate relationships,is the focus of the _____ stage.

The _____ view holds that the unconscious mind can cause behavior.

According to Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver's research on adult relationships,avoidant adults _____.

Research participants who are subliminally primed with the word "candy" would probably:

According to Kihlstrom (1999),psychologists with the _____ readily acknowledge that information can get into individuals' memories without them ever being aware of the information.

Sheri,who has recently graduated,plans to travel across her country,meet people from diverse backgrounds,and explore in general before she commits herself to a particular identity.This scenario most likely exemplifies _____.

Which of the following best characterizes Sigmund Freud's version of psychoanalysis?

In the strange situation procedure,ambivalently attached infants _____ when their mothers left.

Which of the following statements would a modern psychoanalyst most likely agree with?

According to a study in which participants were required to answer certain questions aimed at understanding romantic relationships,Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver found that those with an avoidant attachment style tend to:

John Bowlby's working models for later adult relationships are:

Introduction to Personality Psychology

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Genetics and Personality

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Sex,Gender,and Personality

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

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Exam 10: Psychoanalytic Approaches: Contemporary Issues

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the narcissistic paradox?

Object relations theory lays emphasis on _____.

In the strange situation procedure,it was found that the _____ infants were the happiest when their mothers returned.

Frederick's girlfriend,Elizabeth,is high maintenance and seeks constant attention and reassurance.According to Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver,this scenario most likely exemplifies a(n)_____ relationship style.

Research suggests that when criticized,narcissists may:

Sigmund Freud's version of psychoanalysis focused on the _____,but later psychoanalysts felt that the _____ deserved more attention.

According to ego psychology,which of the following is seen as the primary function of the ego?

Memory research conducted by psychologist Elizabeth Loftus suggests that false memories can be created:

A good outcome of the _____ stage is when a child feels a sense of control and mastery over things.

Connecting with others,both in terms of friendships and intimate relationships,is the focus of the _____ stage.

The _____ view holds that the unconscious mind can cause behavior.

According to Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver's research on adult relationships,avoidant adults _____.

Research participants who are subliminally primed with the word "candy" would probably:

According to Kihlstrom (1999),psychologists with the _____ readily acknowledge that information can get into individuals' memories without them ever being aware of the information.

Sheri,who has recently graduated,plans to travel across her country,meet people from diverse backgrounds,and explore in general before she commits herself to a particular identity.This scenario most likely exemplifies _____.

Which of the following best characterizes Sigmund Freud's version of psychoanalysis?

In the strange situation procedure,ambivalently attached infants _____ when their mothers left.

Which of the following statements would a modern psychoanalyst most likely agree with?

According to a study in which participants were required to answer certain questions aimed at understanding romantic relationships,Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver found that those with an avoidant attachment style tend to:

John Bowlby's working models for later adult relationships are:

Introduction to Personality Psychology

Personality Assessment, Measurement, and Research Design

Traits and Trait Taxonomies

Theoretical and Measurement Issues in Trait Psychology

Personality Dispositions Over Time: Stability, Coherence, and Change

Genetics and Personality

Physiological Approaches to Personality

Evolutionary Perspectives on Personality

Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality

Motives and Personality

Cognitive Topics in Personality

Emotion and Personality

Approaches to the Self

Personality and Social Interaction

Sex,Gender,and Personality

Culture and Personality

Stress,Coping,Adjustment,and Health

Disorders of Personality

Summary and Future Directions

Filters

Sigmund Freud's version of psychoanalysis focused on the _,but later psychoanalysts felt that the _ deserved more attention.