Question 1

Darin had an automobile accident in which his brother and another passenger were killed.Though Darin wasn't seriously hurt in the accident, he can't remember any of the accident details.Darin is exhibiting which ego defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement
B)  rationalization
C)  reaction formation
D)  repression

Question 2

According to Jung, the deepest, impersonal layer of the conscious mind that is shared by all humans because of their common ancestral past is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  primal memory.
B)  id.
C)  collective unconscious.
D)  normative unconscious.

Question 3

According to Gray's reinforcement sensitivity theory, _____ the basis of personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  the behavioral activation system (BAS)  and the behavioral inhibition system (BIS)  are
B)  the cognitive affective processing systems (CAPS)  are
C)  the id, ego, and superego are
D)  the reticular activation system (RAS)  is

Question 4

According to Horney, women might envy the penis but what they really want is

Accepted Answer

A)  a man to protect and shelter them.
B)  the status bestowed to those who have one.
C)  stronger superegos and moral convictions.
D)  the freedom to have multiple sexual partners.

Question 5

Ivan is a child who experiences regular punishment from parents and is only rewarded for good behavior.According to Rogers, Ivan is likely to develop knowledge of

Accepted Answer

A)  conditions of worth.
B)  positive self-regard.
C)  unconditional positive regard.
D)  situational worth.

Question 6

Adler's view that people are motivated by purposes and goals and that perfection, not pleasure, is thus the key motivator in human life is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  individual psychology.
B)  humanistic theory.
C)  trait theory.
D)  social cognitive theory.

Question 7

Who is considered the "father of American personality psychology"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carl Rogers
B)  Alfred Adler
C)  Gordon Allport
D)  Albert Bandura

Question 8

Walter Mischel's view of situationism states that

Accepted Answer

A)  situations are more important than traits.
B)  personality varies considerably from one context to another.
C)  an individual's personality is more important in one situation than another.
D)  reinforcers in the environment help shape personality traits.

Question 9

Give a brief explanation of Freud's model of personality, including the id, ego, and superego, as well as the relationship among these components.

Accepted Answer

In Freud's model, the three components o...

Question 10

Social desirability is

Accepted Answer

A)  a major problem with self-report assessments.
B)  being considered as an addition in the big five personality inventory.
C)  correlated with self-efficacy.
D)  a major motivational component of the psychodynamic approach.

Question 11

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the personological approach to personality.

Accepted Answer

Studying individuals through narratives ...

Question 12

Ethan is short and thin.Although he's not very strong or athletic, he excels in academics and has a great sense of humor.According to Adler, Ethan's attempts to overcome physical weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas are an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  repression.
B)  displacement.
C)  sublimation.
D)  compensation.

Question 13

Your grandma initiates regular get-togethers at her neighborhood community hall.She also believes it's important to experience gratitude and be thankful for the wonderful life she has lived.According to the big five model of personality, grandma would likely score high on which of the following traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixedness
B)  extraversion
C)  conscientiousness
D)  neuroticism

Question 14

Which of the following neurotransmitters is associated with extraversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine
B)  serotonin
C)  acetylcholine
D)  GABA

Question 15

_____ is a defense mechanism that involves pushing threatening impulses out of conscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thanatos
B)  Sublimation
C)  Repression
D)  Fixation

Question 16

Describe the biological basis for introversion/extraversion? How heritable are personality traits?

Accepted Answer

Eysenck suggested that the brain's retic...

Question 17

Brittney is a counselor who believes that her clients have the innate ability to make good choices.She accepts each individual as they are and as a person in the process of change.She holds that individuals are capable of controlling their lives and achieving their goals.Brittney is most likely to agree with the _____ of personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  trait theories
B)  psychoanalytic perspectives
C)  social cognitive theories
D)  humanistic perspectives

Question 18

According to the five-factor model of personality, which statement best describes the relationship between neuroticism and personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuroticism is low in anxious and insecure individuals.
B)  Neuroticism is high when a person is positive.
C)  Neuroticism is high when a person is emotionally stable.
D)  Neuroticism is low in self-satisfied individuals.

Question 19

According to humanistic theory, a child who receives _____ from his or her parents is likely to avoid the problems associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unconditional positive regard/self-actualization needs
B)  conditions of worth/positive self-regard needs
C)  self-consistency/threats
D)  unconditional positive regard/conditions of worth

Question 20

Which of the following is a criticism of the humanistic perspectives of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  They focus only on observable behaviors.
B)  They are too optimistic about human nature.
C)  They are too critical of the behaviors of humans.
D)  They tend to devalue the importance of unconditional love.

Exam 10: Personality

Who is considered the "father of American personality psychology"?

Correct Answer
verified

According to Gray's reinforcement sensitivity theory, _____ the basis of personality.

Correct Answer
verified

Walter Mischel's view of situationism states that

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is a criticism of the humanistic perspectives of personality?

Correct Answer
verified

Darin had an automobile accident in which his brother and another passenger were killed.Though Darin wasn't seriously hurt in the accident, he can't remember any of the accident details.Darin is exhibiting which ego defense mechanism?

Correct Answer
verified

According to humanistic theory, a child who receives _ from his or her parents is likely to avoid the problems associated with _.

Correct Answer
verified

Describe the biological basis for introversion/extraversion? How heritable are personality traits?

Correct Answer
verified
Eysenck suggested that the brain's retic...
View Answer

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the personological approach to personality.

Correct Answer
verified
Studying individuals through narratives ...
View Answer

According to Jung, the deepest, impersonal layer of the conscious mind that is shared by all humans because of their common ancestral past is called the

Correct Answer
verified

Ethan is short and thin.Although he's not very strong or athletic, he excels in academics and has a great sense of humor.According to Adler, Ethan's attempts to overcome physical weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas are an example of

Correct Answer
verified

According to the five-factor model of personality, which statement best describes the relationship between neuroticism and personality?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following neurotransmitters is associated with extraversion?

Correct Answer
verified

Give a brief explanation of Freud's model of personality, including the id, ego, and superego, as well as the relationship among these components.

Correct Answer
verified
In Freud's model, the three components o...
View Answer

Ivan is a child who experiences regular punishment from parents and is only rewarded for good behavior.According to Rogers, Ivan is likely to develop knowledge of

Correct Answer
verified

Social desirability is

Correct Answer
verified

Adler's view that people are motivated by purposes and goals and that perfection, not pleasure, is thus the key motivator in human life is known as

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

_____ is a defense mechanism that involves pushing threatening impulses out of conscious awareness.

Correct Answer
verified

According to Horney, women might envy the penis but what they really want is

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 10: Personality

Who is considered the "father of American personality psychology"?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to Gray's reinforcement sensitivity theory, _____ the basis of personality.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Walter Mischel's view of situationism states that

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is a criticism of the humanistic perspectives of personality?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Darin had an automobile accident in which his brother and another passenger were killed.Though Darin wasn't seriously hurt in the accident, he can't remember any of the accident details.Darin is exhibiting which ego defense mechanism?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to humanistic theory, a child who receives _____ from his or her parents is likely to avoid the problems associated with _____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the biological basis for introversion/extraversion? How heritable are personality traits?

Correct AnswerverifiedEysenck suggested that the brain's retic...View AnswerShow Answer

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the personological approach to personality.

Correct AnswerverifiedStudying individuals through narratives ...View AnswerShow Answer

According to Jung, the deepest, impersonal layer of the conscious mind that is shared by all humans because of their common ancestral past is called the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Ethan is short and thin.Although he's not very strong or athletic, he excels in academics and has a great sense of humor.According to Adler, Ethan's attempts to overcome physical weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas are an example of

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to the five-factor model of personality, which statement best describes the relationship between neuroticism and personality?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following neurotransmitters is associated with extraversion?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Give a brief explanation of Freud's model of personality, including the id, ego, and superego, as well as the relationship among these components.

Correct AnswerverifiedIn Freud's model, the three components o...View AnswerShow Answer

Ivan is a child who experiences regular punishment from parents and is only rewarded for good behavior.According to Rogers, Ivan is likely to develop knowledge of

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Social desirability is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Adler's view that people are motivated by purposes and goals and that perfection, not pleasure, is thus the key motivator in human life is known as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

_____ is a defense mechanism that involves pushing threatening impulses out of conscious awareness.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to Horney, women might envy the penis but what they really want is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

According to humanistic theory, a child who receives _ from his or her parents is likely to avoid the problems associated with _.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Eysenck suggested that the brain's retic...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified
Studying individuals through narratives ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
In Freud's model, the three components o...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified