Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 21 (60 MCQs)

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1. The Stanford Prison Experiment showed the world that people will:
2. Humanistic psychology has been most closely associated with an emphasis on the importance of what?
3. The humanistic approach emphasizes:
4. Which psychological approach emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in personality?
5. The part of the personality that is in touch with reality and strives to meet the demands of the id and the superego in socially acceptable ways
6. The MMPI is an inventory used to
7. Of the 5 central traits that researchers use to describe how people behave, relate to others, & react to change, which one does NOT belong?
8. What principle does the 'Id' operate on according to Freud's structure?
9. According to the Big Five ..... is associated with being creative, artistic, and imaginative
10. Proposed a hierarchy of needs that suggests a strive toward self-actualization when other needs are met.
11. Fill in the blank:Positive feelings toward another person, influenced by proximity, similarity, and physical attractiveness, is called .....
12. Which of the following refers to the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs?
13. A person who continually battles feelings of inadequacy suffers from this .....
14. Zeeshan read online that many adults have trouble with adult friendships because of unconscious feelings about childhood traumas they experienced. The belief that human behavior is the result of unconscious drives and conflicts represents which of the following theoretical perspectives?
15. Believed children's feelings of inferiority fueled personality development.
16. A person with a high internal locus of control is
17. Dr. Hewlett believes that early childhood experiences have a strong influence on adult personality and that our personality is largely shaped by unconscious forces. Dr. Hewlett's views MOST closely mirror those of the
18. Which personality trait is associated with sociability and energy?
19. Which approach argued that we are more likely to self-actualize if supported by people who are genuine, accepting, and empathic?
20. Which of the following is NOT considered a personality disorder?
21. The belief that those who suffer deserve their fate is expressed in the .....
22. Which is not considered a modern view of the unconscious?
23. According to Freud, during which psychosexual stage does the Oedipus complex occur?
24. Replacing socially unacceptable impulses with socially acceptable behavior
25. The "N" in the Big Five stands for "Negative Emotionality" . This means .....
26. Saifa describes himself as "vivacious, " "loud, " "charismatic, " "direct, " and "empathetic." These attributes have been apparent for much of Saifa's life and therefore are considered elements of his:
27. What are the implications of understanding personality for psychologists, according to the text?
28. A complex statistical technique used to identify the underlying reasons variables are correlated
29. What is repression according to Freud's theory of the dynamic unconscious?
30. Who is considered the leading advocate of personality's social-cognitive approach?
31. Because she is often rejected by her parents, Amy mistrusts other people and treats them with hostility, which leads to their rejection of her. This cycle of rejection, mistrust, hostility, and further rejection illustrates
32. What is the term for accepting and valuing a person without judgment (Rogers)?
33. The interacting influences between personality and environmental factors
34. What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
35. Gestaltpsychology allows to
36. Beliefs about the self are called .....
37. The portion of personality that mediates between instincts and reality of the world is the
38. What theory explains intimacy, passion, and commitment as components of love?
39. Speaking of Anderson & Dill, what were the participants being taught at a hectic pace to induce frustration?
40. Which sequence of events in emotional responses is characteristic of the James-Lange theory of emotion?
41. Father of psychodynamic theory of personality**Stressed the unconscious****Human behavior is based on unconscious instincts* or drive
42. Which personality test is popular but lacks reliability and predictive power?
43. Paul, an aggressive child, had problems in elementary school, as he would frequently fight with other children. Paul found when he entered high school that he could channel this hostility into sports such as football and soccer.
44. According to the text, can your personality change throughout your life?
45. Tammy decides to paint her room yellow. Now, every morning when she wakes up, she immediately is put into a bright mood because she feels like the room is spreading daylight onto her. What term best describes Tammy and the room's effects on each other?
46. Selye came up with General Adaptation Syndrome and its 3 phases are:
47. Which of the following is NOT a main characteristic of personality?
48. What does the acronym OCEAN stand for in personality science?
49. Trait theorists have been criticized for:
50. The conflict between the id and superego occurs within the .....
51. Peter really enjoys checking out the new art at the local coffee shop. He is often trying out new drinks at the same shop. He is also thinking about changing up his hair style and getting his ears pierced.
52. Why can't psychologists recreate Milgram's experiment?
53. Socially constructed roles and behaviors considered appropriate for males and females. Fill in the blank: .....
54. The defense mechanism that channels your basic impulses into socially acceptable behavior.
55. Personality represents a dynamic orientation of .....
56. People who score high in ..... tend to be sympathetic, trusting, cooperative, and modest.
57. In an experimental design, it is important to know if observed differences between experimental groups are
58. Painful memories, anxiety-evoking thoughts are pushed out/banished.
59. What is a key to changing your personality, according to the text?
60. The Big Five belongs in which theory of personality?