This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How is personality defined in the text? A) As a mask we wear for others. B) As a fixed trait from birth. C) As a temporary state of mind. D) As the sum total of individual characteristics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As the sum total of individual characteristics. 2. It is the development that starts infancy and continues into late adolescent. A) Physical Development. B) Emotional Development. C) Mental Development. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Physical Development. 3. When a person describes herself /himself by telling his/her name or his/her qualities or characteristics or his/her potentialities or capabilities, he/she is disclosing his/her- A) Familial relationship Identity. B) Social Identity. C) Genetic Identity. D) Personal Identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal Identity. 4. What is the significance of understanding self-concept in psychology? A) Self-concept is irrelevant to personal relationships. B) Self-concept has no impact on mental health. C) Self-concept is significant in psychology as it shapes behavior, self-esteem, and personal development. D) Understanding self-concept only benefits academic performance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self-concept is significant in psychology as it shapes behavior, self-esteem, and personal development. 5. What role does culture play in shaping personality traits? A) Personality traits are solely determined by genetics. B) Culture plays a significant role in shaping personality traits by influencing values, beliefs, and social behaviors. C) Culture has no impact on personality traits. D) Culture only affects physical appearance, not personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Culture plays a significant role in shaping personality traits by influencing values, beliefs, and social behaviors. 6. How does self-perception vary across different cultures? A) Cultural values have no impact on self-perception. B) Self-perception is the same across all cultures. C) Self-perception is influenced by cultural values, with individualistic cultures emphasizing personal identity and collectivist cultures focusing on group identity. D) Self-perception is solely based on personal experiences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self-perception is influenced by cultural values, with individualistic cultures emphasizing personal identity and collectivist cultures focusing on group identity. 7. Describe the relationship between self-esteem and mental health. A) Lower self-esteem leads to better mental health. B) Self-esteem has no impact on mental health. C) Higher self-esteem is associated with worse mental health. D) Higher self-esteem is generally associated with better mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Higher self-esteem is generally associated with better mental health. 8. What is the primary focus of collectivist cultures? A) Independence and self-reliance. B) The group and community over the individual. C) Personal achievements and success. D) The individual over the group. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The group and community over the individual. 9. Can you provide an example of a collectivist culture? A) Germany. B) Canada. C) Brazil. D) Japan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Japan. 10. How does the concept of self differ in Eastern and Western cultures? A) The self in Eastern cultures is viewed as completely independent. B) Both cultures view the self as a blend of independence and interdependence. C) The self in Western cultures is seen as independent, while in Eastern cultures it is viewed as interconnected with others. D) The self in Western cultures is primarily focused on community and relationships. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The self in Western cultures is seen as independent, while in Eastern cultures it is viewed as interconnected with others. 11. What do different theoretical perspectives on self and personality help us learn? A) Basic aspects of both self and personality. B) Basic aspects of personality only. C) None of the above. D) Basic aspects of self only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Basic aspects of both self and personality. 12. This is part of yourself where What others know about you, but you don't. A) Unknown Self. B) Blind Self. C) Open Self. D) Hidden Self. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Blind Self. 13. What is self-actualization according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs? A) The need for social belonging. B) The realization of one's full potential and highest level of psychological development. C) The fear of failure and rejection. D) The desire for material possessions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The realization of one's full potential and highest level of psychological development. 14. How can understanding cultural differences improve interpersonal relationships? A) Understanding cultural differences leads to more conflicts. B) Understanding cultural differences improves interpersonal relationships by fostering empathy and reducing misunderstandings. C) Cultural differences have no impact on relationships. D) Empathy is irrelevant in interpersonal relationships. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understanding cultural differences improves interpersonal relationships by fostering empathy and reducing misunderstandings. 15. A student who believes that he has the ability to excel in sports demonstrates high ..... A) Self-esteem. B) Self-regulation. C) Self-confidence. D) Self-efficacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-efficacy. 16. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of personality mentioned in the text? A) Cultural. B) Physical. C) Emotional. D) Mental. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cultural. 17. Meera demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and logical reasoning. According to Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, she is exhibiting which type of intelligence? A) Practical intelligence. B) Emotional intelligence. C) Analytical intelligence. D) Creative intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Analytical intelligence. 18. What is mulcultural identity? A) Cultural identity is solely based on individual preferences. B) Cultural identity refers to the economic status of a group. C) Cultural identity is the identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on shared culture. D) Cultural identity is the same as national identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cultural identity is the identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on shared culture. 19. What is the term used to describe the ability to organise and monitor one's own behavior? A) Self-esteem. B) Self-efficacy. C) Self-regulation. D) Self-monitoring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self-regulation. 20. The way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our competencies and attributes is called: A) Self concept. B) Self regulation. C) Self esteem. D) Self image. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self concept. 21. How do collectivist cultures view personal achievements? A) Collectivist cultures prioritize individual success over group contributions. B) Collectivist cultures view personal achievements as contributions to the group rather than individual successes. C) Achievements are viewed as irrelevant in collectivist cultures. D) Personal achievements are seen as the most important aspect of life. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Collectivist cultures view personal achievements as contributions to the group rather than individual successes. 22. Meditation is a great way to become more aware of your mind and how it works. A) Emotional well-being. B) Intellectual well-being. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotional well-being. 23. They are talented individuals and often act as a role model. A) The executive. B) The inspirer. C) The talent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The inspirer. 24. The cognitive aspect of self that plays an important role in fulfillment of a long term goal and emphasizes on nonattachment with worldly desires is ..... A) Self Concept. B) Self regulation. C) Observation. D) Self Esteem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self regulation. 25. "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." A) Lao Tzu. B) Socrates. C) Aristotle. D) Plato. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aristotle. 26. It is the concrete dimension that can be directly observed and examined. A) Physical Dimension. B) Psychological Dimension. C) Emotional Dimension. D) Spiritual Dimension. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Physical Dimension. 27. What is the essence of a person according to the text? A) Their social media presence. B) Their financial status. C) Their thoughts, feelings, and actions. D) Their physical appearance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Their thoughts, feelings, and actions. 28. What is the term used to describe the belief in one's ability to control their life outcomes? A) Self-regulation. B) Self-monitoring. C) Self-esteem. D) Self-efficacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-efficacy. 29. What does self-esteem refer to? A) The ability to control one's life outcomes. B) The judgment of one's own value or worth. C) The awareness of one's social identity. D) The understanding of one's personality traits. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The judgment of one's own value or worth. 30. What is the term used to describe the ability to delay or defer the satisfaction of certain needs? A) Self-esteem. B) Self-regulation. C) Self-efficacy. D) Self-control. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-control. 31. What are 3 approaches in studying CC Psychology? A) Cultural-comparative approach, indigeneous approach, and combined approach. B) Cultural-comparative approach, indigeneous approach, and doubled approach. C) Cultural-comparative approach, relational approach, and combined approach. D) Cultural-comparative approach, indigeneous approach, and encompassing approach. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cultural-comparative approach, indigeneous approach, and combined approach. 32. What is the dual status of self mentioned in the text? A) Observer and Participant. B) Actor and Observer. C) Subject and Object. D) Participant and Subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subject and Object. 33. What is the relationship between culture and emotional expression? A) Culture significantly shapes emotional expression. B) Culture has no impact on how emotions are felt. C) Emotional expression is solely determined by biology. D) Emotional expression is universal and not influenced by culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Culture significantly shapes emotional expression. 34. It is the set of behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and motives that identifies an individual. A) Persona. B) Self-discovery. C) Personality. D) Self. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personality. 35. The process of becoming a better person by understanding oneself is called: A) Peer pressure. B) Self-development. C) Superego. D) Self-concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-development. 36. What is the primary focus of the humanistic approach to personality? A) Biological factors. B) Self-actualization and personal growth. C) Social influences. D) Unconscious motives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-actualization and personal growth. 37. How do cultural values impact personality development? A) Personality is solely determined by genetics, not culture. B) Cultural values only influence physical appearance, not personality. C) Cultural values have no effect on personality development. D) Cultural values significantly influence personality development by shaping beliefs, behaviors, and social interactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cultural values significantly influence personality development by shaping beliefs, behaviors, and social interactions. 38. It is the distinctive individual character A) Personality. B) Principle. C) The Talent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Personality. 39. What is the concept of self in psychology? A) The concept of self in psychology encompasses self-awareness, self-esteem, self-concept, and self-efficacy. B) Self-concept is the only aspect of self in psychology. C) Self-efficacy is not related to the concept of self in psychology. D) The concept of self in psychology only involves self-awareness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The concept of self in psychology encompasses self-awareness, self-esteem, self-concept, and self-efficacy. 40. ..... can be developed. A) Self-efficacy. B) Self-esteem. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self-efficacy. 41. What is the role of the ego in Freud's theory of personality? A) To represent moral standards. B) To control social behavior. C) To mediate between the id and the superego. D) To fulfill basic desires. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To mediate between the id and the superego. 42. The self is described as a/an ..... when it gets affected. A) Subject. B) Object. C) Both a and b. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Object. 43. What approach is commonly used to study personality in a cultural context? A) Developmental psychology. B) Cross-cultural psychology. C) Cognitive psychology. D) Behavioral psychology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cross-cultural psychology. 44. How can cultural identity influence self-esteem? A) Cultural identity has no impact on self-esteem. B) Self-esteem is solely determined by personal achievements. C) Cultural identity influences self-esteem by affecting feelings of belonging and self-worth. D) Cultural identity only affects physical appearance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cultural identity influences self-esteem by affecting feelings of belonging and self-worth. 45. According to the theory of multiple intelligences, which type of intelligence is primarily involved in understanding and interacting with others? A) Musical intelligence. B) Intrapersonal intelligence. C) Logical-mathematical intelligence. D) Interpersonal intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interpersonal intelligence. 46. There are often parts of our selves that are too private to share with others wherein we hide these away and refuse to discuss them with other people or even expose them in any way. A) Unknown Self. B) Blind Self. C) Open Self. D) Hidden Self. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hidden Self. 47. Which of the following is an example of a HIGH SELF-ESTEEM. A) Tolerance of other people think of them. B) Pessimism. C) Pleaser of other people. D) A whim to be like or look like someone else deemed "superior". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tolerance of other people think of them. 48. It is the union of elements, namely:body, thoughts, feelings or emotions, and sensations that constitute the individuality and identity of a person. A) Self-Image. B) Habit. C) Self. D) Self-Concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self. 49. What plays a vital role in shaping a child's ideas about self? A) Pets. B) Teachers. C) Siblings. D) Parents. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parents. 50. Which of the following is a cultural dimension of personality? A) Openness vs. closed-mindedness. B) Introversion vs. extroversion. C) Individualism vs. collectivism. D) Emotional stability vs. instability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Individualism vs. collectivism. 51. How is self described when someone says 'I am a dancer'? A) Subject. B) Object. C) Observer. D) Participant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subject. 52. Which of the following is NOT an example of a Projective Technique: A) Sach Sentence Completion. B) Word Association. C) Autobiography. D) Rorschach Inkblot Test. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Autobiography. 53. What leads to psychological disorders as per Karen Horney? A) Lack of sleep. B) Unconscious desires and wishes. C) Disturbed interpersonal relationship during childhood. D) Discrepancies between real self and ideal self. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disturbed interpersonal relationship during childhood. 54. Which approach to personality emphasizes observable behavior? A) Humanistic approach. B) Behavioral approach. C) Psychodynamic approach. D) Cultural approach. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Behavioral approach. 55. It is the one that you hope will possess characteristics similar to that of a mentor or some other worldly figure. A) Actual self. B) Self-Image. C) Self-Concept. D) Ideal self. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ideal self. 56. How does cultural background affect decision-making processes? A) Cultural background affects decision-making processes by influencing values, beliefs, communication styles, and approaches to risk and problem-solving. B) Decision-making is solely based on individual personality traits. C) Cultural background has no impact on decision-making processes. D) Cultural background only affects language and not decision-making. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cultural background affects decision-making processes by influencing values, beliefs, communication styles, and approaches to risk and problem-solving. 57. According to the lesson, where do we first learn right and wrong? A) Family. B) School. C) Media. D) Friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Family. 58. What does self refer to according to the text? A) Conscious experiences only. B) Ideas and thoughts only. C) Conscious experiences, ideas, thoughts, and feelings. D) Feelings only. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conscious experiences, ideas, thoughts, and feelings. 59. The following are the benefits of self-understanding, EXCEPT one: A) Knowing what is bothering you instead of feeling bad without knowing why brings you to happiness. B) Not feeling lost because you will know exactly where you fit in life. C) To influence others around. D) The more you understand yourself, the more you understand others. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To influence others around. 60. What is the term used to describe the ability to change behavior according to external demands? A) Self-efficacy. B) Self-monitoring. C) Self-regulation. D) Self-esteem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self-regulation. Next →Related QuizzesArt Humanities QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality Quiz 2Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality Quiz 3Class 12 Psychology Chapter 1 Variations In Psychological Attributes QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 10 Industrial Organisational Psychology QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 3 Meeting Life Challenges QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 5 Therapies QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 6 Attitude And Social Cognition Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books