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Question #1
Which of the following personality theories focuses on the mental aspects that control and influence personality, especially internal struggles and conflict?
A.
Trait theories
B.
Humanistic theories
C.
Psychodynamic theories
D.
Behaviorist and social learning theories
Question #2
Which of the following attributes does a personality assessment possess if it yields stable scores over time; meaning it yields close to the same score each time that it is given to the same person?
A.
Reliability
B.
Validity
C.
Normativity
D.
Sensitivity
Question #3
Which of the following is created via the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire and draws a "picture" of individual personalities, making it easier to compare them?
A.
A personality inventory
B.
A test battery
C.
A trait profile
D.
A dark triad
Question #4
According to Freud, a component of personality that can be characterized by self-serving and impulsive behavior is known as the _______.
A.
ego
B.
reality principle
C.
superego
D.
pleasure principle
Question #5
Which of the following theories of Freudian personality development is widely discredited by contemporary psychologists?
A.
Psychosexual stages have an essential impact on personality development.
B.
The theory that some part of the human mind is unconscious and plays an important role in shaping human behavior.
C.
Personality development proceeds through a series of stages.
D.
The latency period of development is nonsexual and has little effect on personality development.
Question #6
According to Carl Rogers, which of the following refers to a total subjective perception of one's body and personality?
A.
The possible self
B.
The self-image
C.
The ideal self
D.
The ego ideal
Question #7
In the context of social learning theory, which of the following refers to praising or rewarding oneself for having made a particular response?
A.
Conditions of worth
B.
Self-reinforcement
C.
Positive regard
D.
Self-efficacy
Question #8
Which of the following refers to the general pattern of attention, arousal, and mood that is evident from birth, such as biological predispositions to be sensitive, irritable, and distractible and to display a typical mood?
A.
Identification
B.
Temperament
C.
Latency
D.
Expectancy
Question #9
In terms of leadership, which of the following is important in promoting commitment, because people will always work harder on projects that appeal to their fundamental beliefs?
A.
Values
B.
Attributes
C.
Personas
D.
Norms
Question #10
Which of the following refers to a negative pattern characterized by a chronic lack of self-worth along with self-doubt?
A.
An inferiority complex
B.
An Electra complex
C.
A fixation
D.
An archetype
Question #11
Your uniqueness comprised of talents, habits, and values including your past, present, and future selves are known as which of these?
A.
Self-esteem
B.
Mood
C.
Personality
D.
Character
Question #12
Dr. Woodside is trying to help Brian adapt to his new country. Which of the following theories would Dr. Woodside likely employ to achieve this goal?
A.
Trait theories
B.
Humanistic theories
C.
Psychodynamic theories
D.
Social learning theories
Question #13
Megan took a brief multiple-choice personality quiz that her friend made through a popular social media site. Which of the following attributes does this personality quiz likely possess?
A.
It has valid norms.
B.
It is considered projective.
C.
It has low validity.
D.
It has high reliability.
Question #14
Harley has been described by his family as being self-centered, moody, and resentful and holding a grudge against anyone who ever wronged him. Which of the following is Harley likely to score low on?
A.
Introversion
B.
Neuroticism
C.
Openness to experience
D.
Agreeableness
Question #15
Unconscious conflicts, emotions, and thoughts fuel Alma's anxiety according to her psychiatrist. Which of the following is he using to explain her behaviors?
A.
Psychoanalytic approach
B.
Humanistic approach
C.
Social learning approach
D.
Behavioral approach
Question #16
Stacey has always had issues with confrontation and expressing herself vocally. Recently, Stacey immersed herself in painting when she is stressed. Which of the following best applies to Stacey, in accordance with personality theory?
A.
Stacey has repressed her weaknesses into a collective unconscious that she fuels by painting.
B.
Stacey has now substituted anima style of life for an animus style of life as described by Horney
C.
Stacey has decided to move away from other people as described by Freud.
D.
Since she has weak verbal expression, she overcomes her feelings of inferiority by painting.
Question #17
Chrissy has recently entered a drug rehabilitation program and would like to reconnect with her family once she completes it. Upon completion, Chrissy would like her family to view her as independent and trustworthy. Which of these best describes what Chrissy is demonstrating?
A.
Her portrayed ideal self
B.
Her self-actualized state
C.
Her potential self-image
D.
Her conditions of worth
Question #18
Hannah didn't do as well on her math exam. She can work harder, drop the course, or go shopping as a coping mechanism for her sadness. These options are open to interpretation by Hannah due to which of these concepts?
A.
Psychological situation
B.
Expectancy
C.
Reinforcement value
D.
Fixation
Question #19
Madison seems pretty outgoing when hanging out with her family, but she is quiet and reserved at school. Which of the following reasons most accurately describes why Madison is the way she is?
A.
Madison has completely different personas that she uses in different situations for fun.
B.
Madison has several possible selves that she only displays in certain situations with certain people.
C.
Madison's personality is the same in each situation, but not everyone is paying attention to see it.
D.
Madison's differing behaviors are due to her personality dependent trait-situation interaction.
Question #20
Laura has just started a new position as a manager of a department. She does not know anything about anyone in the department, and they just received two large projects with tight deadlines. Which of the following would be the best way to handle this situation?
A.
Laura needs to tell her boss that these are impossible tasks and request extensions on the deadlines.
B.
Laura should hire additional help for the department that she can interview herself instead of talking to existing employees.
C.
Laura needs to just delegate tasks in order of hire date so that these projects can be completed on time.
D.
Laura needs to speak with each employee and learn of their individual talents and assign tasks accordingly.
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