This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Arts Humanities > Psychology > Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Psychology Chapter 10 Personality Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Who proposed the four temperaments based on the humors of the body? A) Sigmund Freud. B) Carl Jung. C) Hans Eysenck. D) Hippocrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hippocrates. 2. Which of the following is a key concept of the humanistic approach in psychology? A) Self-actualization. B) Behavioral conditioning. C) Unconscious motives. D) Biological determinism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self-actualization. 3. Critics of humanistic psychology have suggested that this theory fails to appreciate the reality of our human capacity for which of the following? A) Empathy. B) Love. C) Problem-solving Skills. D) Evil. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evil. 4. The most commonly used personality inventory is the ..... A) Rorschach. B) Color Code. C) Thematic Apperception Test. D) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). 5. Secondary socialization happens when: A) A person walks. B) An infant begins to talk. C) A child eats. D) An adult learns a new role. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An adult learns a new role. 6. According to Freud, during which Psychosexual stage would the Oedipus or Electra complex occur? A) Genital. B) Anal. C) Phallic. D) Latency. E) Oral. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Phallic. 7. Which of the following best applies to the definition of personality? A) It exists only if everyone acted and thought alike. B) It is mostly unstable. C) It is relatively consistent. D) It is not enduring, or it changes over time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is relatively consistent. 8. The Rorschach Inkblot Test, Draw-a-Person, and Graphology are examples of ..... tests, which are less reliable. A) Projective. B) Objective. C) Standardized. D) Norm-referenced. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Projective. 9. Regina, an aggressive child, had problems in elementary school, as she would frequently fight with other children. Regina found when she entered high school that she could channel this hostility into sports such as lacrosse and soccer. This is known as which defense mechanism? A) Repression. B) Regression. C) Projection. D) Sublimation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sublimation. 10. The "nature vs. nurture" debate in personality focuses on: A) Time management skills. B) Biological inheritance vs. environmental factors. C) Past vs. present behaviors. D) Conscious vs. unconscious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biological inheritance vs. environmental factors. 11. The defense mechanism that underlies all others is A) Reaction formation. B) Repression. C) Projection. D) Regression. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repression. 12. A defense mechanism where you refuse to acknowledge reality A) Denial. B) Projection. C) Repression. D) Displacement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Denial. 13. The "Id" is defined as which part of your human personality? A) Based on morals and judgments about right and wrong. B) Dealing with reality. C) Needing to look good. D) Meeting basic needs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Meeting basic needs. 14. Kobasa suggested that training to increase an individual's three Cs would improve their resistance to stress. Name this training. A) Hopefulness training. B) Happiness training. C) Hardiness training. D) Helplessness training. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hardiness training. 15. The correct order of Maslow's Needs is: A) Physiological, Social, Safety, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualisation. B) Physiological, Safety, Social, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualisation. C) Physiological, Social, Safety, Self-Actualisation, Self-Esteem. D) Physiological, Safety, Social, Self-Actualisation, Self-Esteem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Physiological, Safety, Social, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualisation. 16. In line at the salad bar, Amy was so hungry that she shoved a handful of croutons in her mouth as she waited for the line to move. This is an example of what? A) Freud. B) Id. C) Ego. D) Superego. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Id. 17. The EPI Test measures personality traits mainly on two dimensions. What are they? A) Extraversion-Introversion. B) Aggressiveness-Calmness. C) Self-confidence-Anxiety. D) Optimism-Pessimism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Extraversion-Introversion. 18. Which theory of personality stress the uniqueness of an individual? A) Psychoanalytic. B) Behavioral. C) Cognitive. D) Humanisitic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Humanisitic. 19. What is an example of 'Behavior Activation'? A) Being punished for not doing your homework. B) Learning from social situations. C) Salivating when you see food. D) Doing things that will lead to rewards based on values that are important to you. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Doing things that will lead to rewards based on values that are important to you. 20. Which perspective emphasizes the importance of learning and environmental influences on personality? A) Humanistic. B) Psychoanalytic. C) Trait. D) Social-cognitive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Social-cognitive. 21. Which of the following is NOT listed as an influence on aggression? A) Media. B) Social cues. C) Alcohol/drugs. D) Diet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Diet. 22. What is psychic determinism according to Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory? A) All thoughts/behaviors have meaning. B) Only conscious thoughts have meaning. C) Only behaviors have meaning. D) Thoughts are random. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All thoughts/behaviors have meaning. 23. What term describes pushing anxiety-causing ideas into unconscious mind A) Unconscious. B) Id. C) Defense mechanism. D) Repression. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repression. 24. In psychoanalytic theory, this is the conscious executive of personalty A) Superego. B) Id. C) Displacement. D) Ego. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ego. 25. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of personality? A) Predictability. B) Individual uniqueness. C) Stability over time. D) Complete change every week. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Complete change every week. 26. Acting in exactly the opposite way to one's unacceptable impulses A) Rationalization. B) Sublimation. C) Projection. D) Reaction formation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reaction formation. 27. What is a characteristic of a self-actualized person? A) Has a few close friends. B) Not creative. C) Enjoys put down jokes. D) Does not believe in freedom and equality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Has a few close friends. 28. According to Freud, which part of the personality is responsible for moral judgment? A) Superego. B) Id. C) Ego. D) Preconscious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Superego. 29. According to the humanistic theory of personality who/what is in charge of your personality? A) Parents. B) Childhood. C) Environment. D) Yourself. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yourself. 30. Which perspective on personality emphasizes the interaction between the individual and the environment in shaping personality? A) Social-cognitive. B) Psychoanalytic. C) Behavioral. D) Trait. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social-cognitive. 31. Fill in the blank:Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to align with group standards is called ..... A) Reinforcement. B) Individualism. C) Conformity. D) Innovation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conformity. 32. Which of the following is a defense mechanism to reduce anxiety? A) Repression. B) Regression. C) Projection. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 33. Type of statistical procedure that is conducted to identify clusters or groups of related items (called factors) on a test A) Fixation. B) Factor analysis. C) False consensus effect. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Factor analysis. 34. Both the ..... and the ..... theories of personality have been criticized for their narrow focus. A) Behavioral; social-cognitive. B) Psychoanalytic; humanistic. C) Social-cognitive; humanistic. D) Behavioral; social-cognitive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Behavioral; social-cognitive. 35. Carl Rogers described three conditions that were necessary for a growth-promoting climate. They are genuineness, empathy, and ..... A) Acceptance. B) Actualization. C) External locus of control. D) Collectivism. E) Security. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acceptance. 36. A person with this disorder shows symptoms similar to schizophrenia but in milder form. A) Schizotypal. B) OCD. C) Histrionic. D) Avoidant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Schizotypal. 37. In the extreme, the coping mechanism of Moving Against People would be classified as A) Antisocial. B) Borderline. C) Dependent. D) Avoidant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antisocial. 38. What is a defense mechanism according to psychodynamic theory? A) Denial. B) Projection. C) Rationalization. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 39. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic listed under the Trait Approach for describing personality? A) Self-disciplined. B) Enthusiastic. C) Uncreative. D) Humorous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Humorous. 40. In the context of personality psychology, what does the term 'locus of control' refer to? A) The focal point of control within a group dynamic. B) The degree to which individuals believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives. C) The geographic location where a person's personality traits were formed. D) The central core of an individual's personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The degree to which individuals believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives. 41. What is the term for actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, or cooperating? A) Aggressive Behavior. B) Passive Behavior. C) Antisocial Behavior. D) Prosocial Behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prosocial Behavior. 42. At what life stage does the search for identity begin? A) Late adulthood. B) Teenager. C) Middle adulthood. D) Toddler. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Teenager. 43. A personality test containing 10 cards that contain patterns of ink ..... A) Myers-Briggs Test. B) Rorschach Test. C) Thematic Apperception Test. D) MMPI-2. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rorschach Test. 44. Which of the following best describes the "collective unconscious" ? A) A layer of your unconscious that you can easily access. B) A layer of your unconscious that contains the universal experiences of humankind. C) A layer of your unconscious that you've collected over your own lifespan. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A layer of your unconscious that contains the universal experiences of humankind. 45. Temperament reflects: A) Personality patterns. B) Emotional reactivity and innate dispositions. C) Culture. D) Learned behaviors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional reactivity and innate dispositions. 46. What is the last stage in the hierarchy of needs? A) Self-esteem. B) Self-actualization. C) Love and belonging. D) Safety and security. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-actualization. 47. According to Freud, the aspect of personality that is completely unconscious is the A) Id. B) Ego ideal. C) Superego. D) Ego. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Id. 48. This means enhancing and grooming ones outer and inner self to bring about a positive change to your life. A) Emotional Aspect of Personality. B) Personality Development. C) Physical Aspect of Personality. D) Mental Aspect of Personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personality Development. 49. Often misunderstood, introversion and extraversion are not technically about being shy or sociable. Rather, they actually detail the concept of ..... A) Extrasensory perception. B) The spectrum being open-minded and preferring routine. C) Energy transfer. D) Arousal activation. E) Selection attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Arousal activation. 50. Carl Jung's concept of inherited, universal ideas, such as good vs. evil, is known as this ..... A) The collective unconscious. B) Ego. C) Id. D) An archetype. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An archetype. 51. The trait approach supports the idea that personality traits are fixed (meaning that they don't change) at a young age and account for consistent behavior in different situations. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 52. In Steinberg, Dornbusch, and Brown, which group was found to have the most peer support for academics? A) Asian. B) African-American. C) Hispanic. D) White. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Asian. 53. Which trait reflects the extent to which a person is outgoing, sociable, and energized by social interactions? A) Conscientiousness. B) Extraversion. C) Agreeableness. D) Neuroticism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extraversion. 54. Which Defense Mechanism:You fail a test and say "Those test questions were bad, they didn't make any sense" even though you didn't spend any time studying A) Repression. B) Rationalization. C) Reaction Formation. D) Projection. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rationalization. 55. Which personality perspective is criticized for ignoring biological influences? A) Trait. B) Humanistic. C) Social-cognitive. D) Psychoanalytic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social-cognitive. 56. Maslow and Rogers believed that human beings are always striving to fulfill their innate capacities and capabilities and to become everything that their genetic potential will allow them to become. This striving for fulfillment is called the ..... A) Self-Actualizing Tendency. B) Self-serving bias. C) Anxiety. D) Id, Ego, Superego. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self-Actualizing Tendency. 57. A defense mechanism that involves disguising an impulse by attributing it to another person A) Displacement. B) Rationalization. C) Projection. D) Reaction formation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Projection. 58. Attributing one's own unacceptable feelings and thoughts to others and not yourself A) Rationalization. B) Projection. C) Sublimation. D) Reaction formation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Projection. 59. The Myers-Briggs Test is considered to be a(n) ..... A) Objective Test. B) Projective Test. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Objective Test. 60. 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