This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Arts Humanities > Psychology > Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 14 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the role of acculturation in personality development? A) Acculturation is the process of adapting to a new or different culture. B) Acculturation is a genetic trait that influences personality. C) Acculturation is a social norm that shapes personality. D) Acculturation has no impact on personality development. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acculturation is the process of adapting to a new or different culture. 2. Social rejection and isolation are linked to mental and physical health issues. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. Which of the following would probably be considered a personality characteristic? A) Voting conservative. B) Mathematical aptitude. C) Anxiety. D) Friendliness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Friendliness. 4. In the Big 5, which personality trait is associated with being outgoing, assertive, and sociable? A) Agreeableness. B) Openness. C) Neuroticism. D) Conscientiousness. E) Extraversion. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Extraversion. 5. What is a key feature of scientific personality assessments? A) Reliability. B) Guesswork. C) Popularity. D) Subjectivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reliability. 6. Julian believes that everything we do was determined with our personality that we were born with. Thanos believes that we are the sum product of our life experiences. The basic conflict that sums the difference between these two perspectives is: A) Nature vs. nurture. B) Freedom vs. determinism. C) Simplicity vs. difficulty. D) Structuralism vs. functionalism. E) Dualism vs. monism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nature vs. nurture. 7. It is typical for a person who is most difficult to convince in an argument to say that everyone else is just stubborn. This illustrates which defense mechanism? A) Dissociation. B) Denial. C) Rationalization. D) Perojection. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rationalization. 8. Michael is a talented artist who has been pursuing his passion for painting for many years. However, he constantly doubts his abilities and feels a lack of recognition for his work. He has never received any positive feedback or validation for his artistic talent. As a result, he experiences low self-esteem and a diminished sense of self-worth.Which need is missing from Michael's life based on the scenario? A) Belonging. B) Safety. C) Physiological. D) Esteem. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Esteem. 9. Which part of your human personality is defined as the "Ego" ? A) Based on instincts and immediately meeting basic needs. B) Dealing with reality. C) Based on morals and judgments about right and wrong. D) Needing to look good. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dealing with reality. 10. Which model is the best known alternative to the Big Five Model? A) Trait Model. B) PEN Model. C) Factor Model. D) Undivided Model. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PEN Model. 11. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy? A) Safety; Physiological; Esteem; Belongingness and Love; Self-actualization. B) Physiological; Safety; Esteem; Belongingness and Love; Self-actualization. C) Physiological; Safety; Belongingness and Love; Esteem; Self-actualization. D) Self-actualization; Esteem; Safety; Belongingness and Love; Physiological. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Physiological; Safety; Belongingness and Love; Esteem; Self-actualization. 12. A person's internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither. Fill in the blank: ..... A) Sexual Orientation. B) Gender Expression. C) Biological Sex. D) Gender Identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gender Identity. 13. The humanistic perspective emphasizes the importance of: A) Fulfilling one's potential. B) Free association. C) Projective tests. D) The unconscious mind. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fulfilling one's potential. 14. The Person/Client Centered Theory, Self Concept is a contribution of which theorist? A) Carl Jung. B) Carl Rogers. C) Albert Bandura. D) Karen Horney. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carl Rogers. 15. Oversimplified and widely held beliefs about what men and women are like. Fill in the blank: ..... A) Gender Stereotypes. B) Gender Roles. C) Gender Identity. D) Sexual Orientation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gender Stereotypes. 16. Simply forcing oneself to smile (or frown) leads to increased happiness (or anger). A) Facial feedback. B) Spillover effect. C) Biofeedback. D) Optimal arousal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facial feedback. 17. Emphasize the interaction of traits with our situations resembles which theory of personality? A) Behavioral. B) Social-cognitive. C) Psychoanalytical. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social-cognitive. 18. Which one is NOT part of the big five? A) Agreeableness. B) Openness. C) Conscientiousness. D) Introversion. E) Extraversion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introversion. 19. According to Freudian psychoanalytic theory, which of the following is true about the ego? A) The ego is the part of our personality that we do not yet own; it owns or controls us. B) If the id wants pleasure, the ego makes a realistic attempt to obtain it. C) The sole function of the ego is to seek pleasure. D) The ego "stands over us" and evaluates actions in terms of right and wrong; hence, it is our conscience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If the id wants pleasure, the ego makes a realistic attempt to obtain it. 20. Name the Psychological Approach:Emphasizes the importance of motives hidden in the unconscious mind that shapes our personalities A) Cognitive. B) Behavioral. C) Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic. D) Humanistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic. 21. What is the concept of self in the postpositivist paradigm? A) Subjective reality. B) Objective reality. C) Fixed reality. D) Multiple realities. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multiple realities. 22. Someone quiet, reserved, moody, and anxious would be classified as ..... by the Eysencks. A) Stable-Introverted. B) Unstable-Extraverted. C) Unstable-Introverted. D) Stable-Extraverted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unstable-Introverted. 23. The interconnected nature of social identities like race, gender, and class in shaping experiences. Fill in the blank: ..... A) Segregation. B) Individualism. C) Intersectionality. D) Assimilation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Intersectionality. 24. Which of the following best describes 'traits' in personality psychology? A) Physical characteristics. B) Enduring predispositions that influence behavior across situations. C) Learned skills. D) Temporary moods. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Enduring predispositions that influence behavior across situations. 25. When describing the personality trait theory, does it suggest that we are unable to shape and develop an athlete? A) Yes, it's rigid and means we can't nurture an athlete. B) No, we can still nurture an athlete and change their perspective. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, it's rigid and means we can't nurture an athlete. 26. People were asked to sign a petition in support of a political candidate. Later, those who signed the petition were asked to donate money to the candidate, and many of them did. This phenomenon is best characterized as A) The foot-in-the-door technique. B) The door-in-the-face technique. C) Social facilitation. D) The self-serving bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The foot-in-the-door technique. 27. Collective unconscious A) Albert Bandura. B) B.F. Skinner. C) Sigmund Freud. D) Carl Jung. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carl Jung. 28. How many fundamental catergories of traits did Allport suggest there is? A) 3. B) 16. C) 5. D) 4500. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3. 29. Sigmund Freud was an Austrian physician that concluded that each individual's personality is made up of which parts? A) Id. B) Ego. C) Superego. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 30. A personality inventory is: A) A test that evaluates unconscious motives. B) A questionnaire that assesses personality traits. C) A measure of IQ and cognitive ability. D) A method used to analyze childhood experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A questionnaire that assesses personality traits. 31. According to the social psychology perspective, how is personality viewed? A) As a fixed and unchangeable trait. B) As malleable and subject to change. C) As solely determined by genetic factors. D) As independent of social influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As malleable and subject to change. 32. Which statement below might not belong to a parent who gives unconditional positive regard? A) I respect my child's opinions. B) I do not allow my child to get angry with me. C) I encourage my child to be curious. D) I encourage my child to explore and question things. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I do not allow my child to get angry with me. 33. According to Hippocrates, what determines personality? A) Balance of phlegm, blood, and yellow and black bile. B) The alignment of stars at birth. C) The balance of five elements:earth, wind, water, metal, and fire. D) The balance of three mind-body principles called doshas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Balance of phlegm, blood, and yellow and black bile. 34. Which theory proposes that emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously? A) Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion. B) James-Lange Theory of Emotion. C) Schachter-Singer Theory of Emotion. D) Facial Feedback Hypothesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion. 35. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) defines antisocial personality disorder as: A) A pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. B) A pervasive pattern of over concern for the welfare of others. C) A fear of individuals with overbearing personalities. D) A persistent disregard for individuals who are sociable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. 36. These traits describe which Big Five Factor; Impulsive, Organized, Careless A) Extraverson. B) Openness to experience. C) Conscientiousness. D) Neuroticism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conscientiousness. 37. The unconscious repository of instinctual drives A) TAT test. B) Superego. C) Ego. D) Id. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Id. 38. In Freud's theory, which part of the personality represents internalized moral standards? A) Id. B) Ego. C) Superego. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Superego. 39. Janet's marriage is struggling and she often feels unheard by her partner. She doesn't realize that her posts on social media are all about how wonderful her married life is. Freud might argue that her ego is using which defense mechanism? A) Projection. B) Reaction formation. C) Regression. D) Rationalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reaction formation. 40. Trait theory attempts to: A) Show how development of personality is a lifelong process. B) Determine which traits are most conducive to individual self-actualization. C) Describe and classify people in terms of their predispositions to behave in certain ways. D) Explain how behavior is shaped by the interaction between traits, behavior, and the environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Describe and classify people in terms of their predispositions to behave in certain ways. 41. Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of ..... in personality functioning. A) Social interest. B) Psychosexual stages. C) Inferiority feelings. D) Unconditional positive regard. E) The collective unconscious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unconditional positive regard. 42. Which personality trait is associated with cooperation and kindness? A) Neuroticism. B) Openness. C) Extraversion. D) Agreeableness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agreeableness. 43. The ego uses ..... to protect us from anxiety produced by unconscious demands that can't be satisfied A) Defense mechanisms. B) Superego. C) Id. D) Ego. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Defense mechanisms. 44. A student who fails a test but blames the teacher for making it too difficult is engaging in: A) Rationalization. B) Sublimation. C) Displacement. D) Projection. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rationalization. 45. During his service in the military in Bosnia, Jacob is ordered by his commanding officer to set torch to a small farming community that may have been harboring undercover agents among its civilian population. Later, after returning home from active duty, Jacob has no memory of the event. This example best illustrates which defense mechanism? A) Rationalization. B) Regression. C) Repression. D) Displacement. E) Denial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Repression. 46. This man came up with the Social Learning Theory that said personalities are developed through observation and imitation of others' behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions ..... A) Sigmund Freud. B) Albert Bandura. C) John Watson. D) B.F. Skinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Albert Bandura. 47. Which term refers to the strategies used by the ego to protect itself from anxiety? A) Personality. B) Cognition. C) Ego. D) Defense Mechanism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Defense Mechanism. 48. Which perspective believed that our personalities are up to us, free to choose and change? A) Behaviorists. B) Trait Theorists. C) Humanists. D) Neo-Freuudians. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Humanists. 49. Sigmund Freud thought that personality was most influenced by ..... A) Repression. B) Defense mechanisms. C) Free association. D) The unconscious mind. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The unconscious mind. 50. Hierarchy of needs A) B.F. Skinner. B) Sigmund Freud. C) Abraham Maslow. D) Julian Rotter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abraham Maslow. 51. Weiss (2002) investigated the protective properties of hardiness by studying parents of children with ..... A) Anxiety. B) Asthma. C) Autism. D) ADHD. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Autism. 52. A psychoanalytic personality test where a person looks at some ambiguous pictures and makes up a story about each to get into their unconscious is called A) Myers-Briggs. B) Rorschach Inkblot Test. C) TAT. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) TAT. 53. Which of the following workplace stress variables best applies to a waitress who has a handful of rude, repeat customers. A) Human Contact. B) Physical Variables. C) Physical Challenge. D) Clarity of Job Description. E) Task Variety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Human Contact. 54. Tests like the Rorschach Inkblot test and the TAT are examples of what A) Free association. B) Dream Therapy. C) Personality Inventories. D) Projective Tests. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Projective Tests. 55. He suggested that empathy, acceptance, and genuineness are needed to have a healthy personality. A) Sigmund Freud. B) Believed children's feelings of inferiority fueled personality development. Martin Seligman. C) Carl Jung. D) Carl Rogers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carl Rogers. 56. The cognitive perspective on personality studies: A) Cultural rituals. B) Dream analysis. C) Role of thought processes. D) Reinforcement schedules. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Role of thought processes. 57. A person feels uncomfortable because their actions do not match their beliefs. What psychological concept explains this discomfort? A) Conformity. B) Deindividuation. C) Actor-Observer Bias. D) Cognitive Dissonance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cognitive Dissonance. 58. Which of the following is defined as "Our view of our ability to succeed within our environment" A) Ego. B) Self-Esteem. C) Self-Efficacy. D) Positive Regard. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self-Efficacy. 59. At a basic level, all humans have the need to belong and feel connected. This reflects which level of personality analysis? A) Individual Uniqueness. B) Group Differences. C) Human Nature. D) Cultural Traits. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Human Nature. 60. This type of development includes height, weight, and motor skills. A) Physical development. B) Cognitive development. C) Socio-emotional development. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Physical development. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesArts Humanities QuizzesClass 11 QuizzesClass 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 1Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 2Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 3Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 4Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 5Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 6Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 7Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books