Exam 13: Theories of Personality

What did Freud perceive as the outcome of a successful resolution of the Oedipus complex?

The neo-Freudian, Carl Jung, suggested the existence of a collective unconscious that contains images shared by all people, called ________.

An orally fixated person would most likely:

Which personality test relies on the interpretation of inkblots to understand personality?

Carl Rogers emphasized accepting people for what they are, not for what you would like them to be. This acceptance is termed ________.

A famous psychologist argues that there are three factors that influence personality: environment, personal characteristics, and behavior. This psychologist is most likely a ________ psychologist.

Who of the following was NOT a neo-Freudian?

Picasso's paintings often contained exaggerated sexual symbolism. This way of expressing a basic impulse in a socially praiseworthy fashion illustrates the use of ________.

Which of the following tests has a respondent construct a story about a picture?

While taking the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Vince notices that it contains certain questions that are asked several times in different ways. He asks his daughter, who is a graduate student in psychology, why that is. What is his daughter likely to say?

The Freudian stage in which boys must resolve the Oedipus complex is the ________ stage.

The pleasure principle is associated with which element of Freud's personality theory?

The textbook suggests that Freudian theory, though controversial, has had an impact on many things seen in today's society. Which of the following is NOT cited by the book as having been influenced by Freud?

In Freud's theory, the id is to fun as the superego is to ________.

Donita is angry with her boss, so she left work a little early in order to run an extra mile before it gets dark. Which defense mechanism is Donita employing?

You are quite hungry but don't have any money. If you were described as "all id and only id," what would you do?

Which defense mechanism figured prominently in the theory of Alfred Adler?

Watson and Skinner believed that personality is the result of:

Which of the following is an example of a halo effect?

Jeff has to get up early to go to school, but he wants to stay up late and watch television. His parents disapprove of him staying up late, but when they go out for the evening, he disregards their wishes and stays up late anyway. The next day he feels extremely guilty. How would Carl Rogers explain Jeff's guilt?