Question 1

In what way were the ideas of the neo-Freudians like Freud's ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  They all agree that human functioning is shaped by dynamic psychological forces. 
B)  They all agree that culture is a major determinant of personality development. 
C)  They all attempted to focus on biological forces that play on personality. 
D)  They all believed that anxiety is the major contributor to later neuroses. 
A)  They all agree that human functioning is shaped by dynamic psychological forces. 
B)  They all agree that culture is a major determinant of personality development. 
C)  They all attempted to focus on biological forces that play on personality. 
D)  They all believed that anxiety is the major contributor to later neuroses.

Question 2

Researchers recommend treating pop-culture personality quizzes as entertainment,NOT as scientifically accurate,because

Accepted Answer

A)  they may cause people personal distress if not administered with the possibility of debriefing. 
B)  the subject matter rarely relates to real-life situations. 
C)  they are often developed by people who want to gather information about you for illegal purposes. 
D)  they do not usually undergo any type of testing or research. 
A)  they may cause people personal distress if not administered with the possibility of debriefing. 
B)  the subject matter rarely relates to real-life situations. 
C)  they are often developed by people who want to gather information about you for illegal purposes. 
D)  they do not usually undergo any type of testing or research.

Question 3

According to Clark and Watson's personality studies,which of the following might you expect to find among persons who have a gambling addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  They would score high in disinhibition. 
B)  They would score low in positive emotionality. 
C)  They would score high in negative emotionality. 
D)  They would score high in positive emotionality. 
A)  They would score high in disinhibition. 
B)  They would score low in positive emotionality. 
C)  They would score high in negative emotionality. 
D)  They would score high in positive emotionality.

Question 4

Happiness and success are defined differently in diverse cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the classes of personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  dramatic-emotional cluster 
B)  odd-eccentric cluster 
C)  unstable-erratic cluster 
D)  anxiety-fear cluster 
A)  dramatic-emotional cluster 
B)  odd-eccentric cluster 
C)  unstable-erratic cluster 
D)  anxiety-fear cluster

Question 6

A classmate in your psychology class tells you that she is a very positive person because she is right-handed or left-hemisphere dominant.Based on what you have learned about the biological influences on personality,which of the following would be the best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  You would agree as research has shown that being left-hemisphere dominant causes higher levels of happiness. 
B)  You would disagree as personality is largely caused by genetics. 
C)  You would disagree as personality is the result of an interaction between biological and environmental factors. 
D)  You would disagree because her positive personality is more likely due to higher levels of serotonin. 
A)  You would agree as research has shown that being left-hemisphere dominant causes higher levels of happiness. 
B)  You would disagree as personality is largely caused by genetics. 
C)  You would disagree as personality is the result of an interaction between biological and environmental factors. 
D)  You would disagree because her positive personality is more likely due to higher levels of serotonin.

Question 7

Sami has been living on the streets for almost 2 years.He begs for money to buy food,and every night looks for a shelter,so he can sleep somewhere warm.According to Maslow,Sami would be

Accepted Answer

A)  improving his living situation, and so is moving up the hierarchy of needs. 
B)  using many of his talents and capabilities to survive on the street, so is achieving self-actualization. 
C)  fulfilling his basic physiological needs, so is probably somewhere in the middle of the hierarchy of needs. 
D)  struggling to fulfill his basic physiological needs, so is at the bottom of the hierarchy of needs. 
A)  improving his living situation, and so is moving up the hierarchy of needs. 
B)  using many of his talents and capabilities to survive on the street, so is achieving self-actualization. 
C)  fulfilling his basic physiological needs, so is probably somewhere in the middle of the hierarchy of needs. 
D)  struggling to fulfill his basic physiological needs, so is at the bottom of the hierarchy of needs.

Question 8

When Harlow encounters even the smallest of stressors,she becomes extremely anxious and upset.She believes that negative events in her life occur because she is destined to experience bad luck.Which of Eyesenck's superfactors would encompass Harlow's traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion 
B)  psychoticism 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  openness 
A)  extraversion 
B)  psychoticism 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  openness

Question 9

Agatha's nine-month-old infant becomes extremely distraught when Agatha leaves the room,even for a moment.Which of the following is most likely a factor in her baby's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  The baby has an overactive amygdala. 
B)  The baby has heightened activity in the right prefrontal cortex. 
C)  The baby has excessive levels of dopamine. 
D)  The baby has excessive levels of cortisol. 
A)  The baby has an overactive amygdala. 
B)  The baby has heightened activity in the right prefrontal cortex. 
C)  The baby has excessive levels of dopamine. 
D)  The baby has excessive levels of cortisol.

Question 10

According to Jung,the coherent whole that results from integrating the conscious and unconscious minds is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  collective unconscious. 
B)  self. 
C)  archetype. 
D)  psychodynamic imperative. 
A)  collective unconscious. 
B)  self. 
C)  archetype. 
D)  psychodynamic imperative.

Question 11

Zaid is described by others as a very calm guy.He NEVER seems to get emotional,no matter what the situation,and he is always secure in his own skin.Which of the five factors of personality would Zaid score low on?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  neuroticism 
A)  openness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  neuroticism

Question 12

Ona's mother was highly critical of her when she was a child,often telling her she NEVER did anything right.Now,as an adult,Ona works long hours to prove that she is better at her job than her coworkers.Which of the following best accounts for Ona's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud's theory of the defence mechanism of reaction formation 
B)  Adler's theory of how feelings of inferiority lead to over-compensation 
C)  Jung's theory that the unconscious includes drives toward joy and internal harmony 
D)  Karen Horney's theory that basic anxiety that develops in childhood leads to neuroses 
A)  Freud's theory of the defence mechanism of reaction formation 
B)  Adler's theory of how feelings of inferiority lead to over-compensation 
C)  Jung's theory that the unconscious includes drives toward joy and internal harmony 
D)  Karen Horney's theory that basic anxiety that develops in childhood leads to neuroses

Question 13

According to Jung,what form do shared memories from the collective unconscious take on?

Accepted Answer

A)  free will 
B)  emotions 
C)  archetypes 
D)  personal unconscious 
A)  free will 
B)  emotions 
C)  archetypes 
D)  personal unconscious

Question 14

Maslow believed that we can learn the most about the human condition by

Accepted Answer

A)  studying "normal" or typical people. 
B)  studying those with psychological problems. 
C)  paying attention to the unconscious symbols in our collective ancestry. 
D)  creating an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and freedom from judgment. 
A)  studying "normal" or typical people. 
B)  studying those with psychological problems. 
C)  paying attention to the unconscious symbols in our collective ancestry. 
D)  creating an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and freedom from judgment.

Question 15

Suppose you're about to go on a blind date and you learn that your date has right cerebral hemisphere dominance.Knowing what you do about personality,how would this make you feel about the upcoming date?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxed; you also have right cerebral hemisphere dominance, so you should get along well. 
B)  Optimistic; you have left cerebral hemisphere dominance, so you should attract each other. 
C)  Hopeful; your date will be generous, kind, and optimistic. 
D)  Concerned; your date will display more negative emotions and traits. 
A)  Relaxed; you also have right cerebral hemisphere dominance, so you should get along well. 
B)  Optimistic; you have left cerebral hemisphere dominance, so you should attract each other. 
C)  Hopeful; your date will be generous, kind, and optimistic. 
D)  Concerned; your date will display more negative emotions and traits.

Question 16

How does the interactionist perspective differ from the situationist perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The interactionist perspective uses a modern definition of reinforcement, while the situationist perspective uses a traditional definition of reinforcement. 
B)  The interactionist perspective encompasses multiple points of view, while the situationist perspective is just one point of view. 
C)  The interactionist perspective has undergone many revisions, while the situationist perspective has not. 
D)  The interactionist perspective acknowledges the relationship between traits and situations, while the situationist perspective ignores traits. 
A)  The interactionist perspective uses a modern definition of reinforcement, while the situationist perspective uses a traditional definition of reinforcement. 
B)  The interactionist perspective encompasses multiple points of view, while the situationist perspective is just one point of view. 
C)  The interactionist perspective has undergone many revisions, while the situationist perspective has not. 
D)  The interactionist perspective acknowledges the relationship between traits and situations, while the situationist perspective ignores traits.

Question 17

Eysenck's trait of impulsivity is related to which superfactor?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoticism 
B)  extroversion 
C)  sociability 
D)  assertiveness. 
A)  psychoticism 
B)  extroversion 
C)  sociability 
D)  assertiveness.

Question 18

Low activity of the neurotransmitter ___ has been linked to anxiety,inhibition,and low energy levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low activity of the neurotransmitter ___ has...

Question 19

What was Adler's school of psychology called?

Accepted Answer

Individual

Question 20

Nadya enjoys going to the opera.Even though she does NOT understand the language in which the songs are sung,she finds that she is always moved to tears by the emotion of the music and performance.Which of the following might best describe Nadya's experience at the opera?

Accepted Answer

A)  a collective unconscious experience 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  a peak experience 
D)  an experience of self-concept 
A)  a collective unconscious experience 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  a peak experience 
D)  an experience of self-concept

In what way were the ideas of the neo-Freudians like Freud's ideas?

Researchers recommend treating pop-culture personality quizzes as entertainment,NOT as scientifically accurate,because

According to Clark and Watson's personality studies,which of the following might you expect to find among persons who have a gambling addiction?

Happiness and success are defined differently in diverse cultures.

Which of the following is NOT one of the classes of personality disorders?

A classmate in your psychology class tells you that she is a very positive person because she is right-handed or left-hemisphere dominant.Based on what you have learned about the biological influences on personality,which of the following would be the best response?

Sami has been living on the streets for almost 2 years.He begs for money to buy food,and every night looks for a shelter,so he can sleep somewhere warm.According to Maslow,Sami would be

When Harlow encounters even the smallest of stressors,she becomes extremely anxious and upset.She believes that negative events in her life occur because she is destined to experience bad luck.Which of Eyesenck's superfactors would encompass Harlow's traits?

Agatha's nine-month-old infant becomes extremely distraught when Agatha leaves the room,even for a moment.Which of the following is most likely a factor in her baby's behaviour?

According to Jung,the coherent whole that results from integrating the conscious and unconscious minds is called the

Zaid is described by others as a very calm guy.He NEVER seems to get emotional,no matter what the situation,and he is always secure in his own skin.Which of the five factors of personality would Zaid score low on?

Ona's mother was highly critical of her when she was a child,often telling her she NEVER did anything right.Now,as an adult,Ona works long hours to prove that she is better at her job than her coworkers.Which of the following best accounts for Ona's behaviour?

According to Jung,what form do shared memories from the collective unconscious take on?

Maslow believed that we can learn the most about the human condition by

Suppose you're about to go on a blind date and you learn that your date has right cerebral hemisphere dominance.Knowing what you do about personality,how would this make you feel about the upcoming date?

How does the interactionist perspective differ from the situationist perspective?

Eysenck's trait of impulsivity is related to which superfactor?

Low activity of the neurotransmitter ___ has been linked to anxiety,inhibition,and low energy levels.

What was Adler's school of psychology called?

Nadya enjoys going to the opera.Even though she does NOT understand the language in which the songs are sung,she finds that she is always moved to tears by the emotion of the music and performance.Which of the following might best describe Nadya's experience at the opera?

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Exam 12: Personality

In what way were the ideas of the neo-Freudians like Freud's ideas?

Researchers recommend treating pop-culture personality quizzes as entertainment,NOT as scientifically accurate,because

According to Clark and Watson's personality studies,which of the following might you expect to find among persons who have a gambling addiction?

Happiness and success are defined differently in diverse cultures.

Which of the following is NOT one of the classes of personality disorders?

A classmate in your psychology class tells you that she is a very positive person because she is right-handed or left-hemisphere dominant.Based on what you have learned about the biological influences on personality,which of the following would be the best response?

Sami has been living on the streets for almost 2 years.He begs for money to buy food,and every night looks for a shelter,so he can sleep somewhere warm.According to Maslow,Sami would be

When Harlow encounters even the smallest of stressors,she becomes extremely anxious and upset.She believes that negative events in her life occur because she is destined to experience bad luck.Which of Eyesenck's superfactors would encompass Harlow's traits?

Agatha's nine-month-old infant becomes extremely distraught when Agatha leaves the room,even for a moment.Which of the following is most likely a factor in her baby's behaviour?

According to Jung,the coherent whole that results from integrating the conscious and unconscious minds is called the

Zaid is described by others as a very calm guy.He NEVER seems to get emotional,no matter what the situation,and he is always secure in his own skin.Which of the five factors of personality would Zaid score low on?

Ona's mother was highly critical of her when she was a child,often telling her she NEVER did anything right.Now,as an adult,Ona works long hours to prove that she is better at her job than her coworkers.Which of the following best accounts for Ona's behaviour?

According to Jung,what form do shared memories from the collective unconscious take on?

Maslow believed that we can learn the most about the human condition by

Suppose you're about to go on a blind date and you learn that your date has right cerebral hemisphere dominance.Knowing what you do about personality,how would this make you feel about the upcoming date?

How does the interactionist perspective differ from the situationist perspective?

Eysenck's trait of impulsivity is related to which superfactor?

Low activity of the neurotransmitter ___ has been linked to anxiety,inhibition,and low energy levels.

What was Adler's school of psychology called?

Nadya enjoys going to the opera.Even though she does NOT understand the language in which the songs are sung,she finds that she is always moved to tears by the emotion of the music and performance.Which of the following might best describe Nadya's experience at the opera?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Psychology as a Science

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

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Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

social Psychology

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Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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