This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral approaches to personality? A) Social interactions. B) Unconscious processes. C) Thought patterns and behaviors. D) Biological influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thought patterns and behaviors. 2. How can self be understood according to the text? A) As an observer and a participant. B) As a subject and an object. C) Only as an object. D) Only as a subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a subject and an object. 3. This is how people would like others to see them. A) Social self. B) Ideal self. C) Ideal social self. D) Expected self. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ideal social self. 4. What do thinkers analyze regarding self and personality? A) Only function. B) Only structure. C) None of the above. D) Structure and function. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Structure and function. 5. What is a key characteristic of collectivist societies? A) Prioritization of personal freedom. B) Focus on individual achievements. C) Encouragement of competition among peers. D) Emphasis on group over individual. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Emphasis on group over individual. 6. Which of the following statements about personality traits is TRUE according to the Five Factor Model?i. Neuroticism is associated with emotional stability.ii. Conscientiousness is linked to reliability and organization.iii. Openness to experience is related to creativity and curiosity.iv. Agreeableness reflects a tendency towards hostility. A) I, iii and iv. B) Ii, iii and iv. C) Ii and iii. D) I, ii and iii. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ii and iii. 7. Which of the following statements was quoted from Baltasar Gracian: A) "Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.". B) "Personality Development is our journey toward self-discovery and self-acceptance.". C) "Developing oneself opens you to discoveries and new growth.". D) "Knowledge is power.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.". 8. These type of people love taking charge and are good decision-maker. They are also born to lead. A) The executive. B) The leader. C) The Innovative. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The executive. 9. Latika is able to recall information accurately and derive general rules from the presented facts. According to Thurston the primary abilities she possesses most are ..... A) Memory, and spatial relations. B) Memory, spatial relations and anti-verbal comprehension. C) Inductive resoning and spatial relations. D) Inductive resoning and memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inductive resoning and spatial relations. 10. This is a moral rule to guide you with your goal A) Personality. B) Principle. C) Habits. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Principle. 11. What does self-knowledge promote according to the text? A) Confusion in decision-making. B) Fear of self-acceptance. C) Independence and confidence. D) Dependency on others. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Independence and confidence. 12. What does the self of a person represent? A) Different ideas about themselves. B) Different behaviors in a given situation. C) None of the above. D) Stable patterns of behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Different ideas about themselves. 13. Which of the following refers to attributes that make a person different from others? A) Group identity. B) Social identity. C) Cultural identity. D) Personal identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal identity. 14. It is an intangible entity that directs a person's thoughts and actions. A) Self-knowledge. B) Self-acceptance. C) Self-esteem. D) Self. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self. 15. It is a written self-rating tests or inventory test, usually questionnaires to be answered with yes or no, and true or false. A) Behavioral method. B) Objective test. C) Expressive technique. D) Projective techniques. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objective test. 16. How does individualism differ from collectivism? A) Collectivism encourages competition among individuals, while individualism promotes cooperation. B) Individualism focuses on community values, while collectivism emphasizes personal freedom. C) Individualism prioritizes the individual, while collectivism prioritizes the group. D) Individualism and collectivism are identical concepts with no differences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Individualism prioritizes the individual, while collectivism prioritizes the group. 17. Applies largely to issues of class and student management rather than learning content:It shape skill performance A) Praise. B) Reinforcers. C) Neutral. D) Implication of operation condition on education. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Implication of operation condition on education. 18. How can self-awareness lead to personal growth and development? A) Self-awareness hinders individuals from recognizing areas for improvement. B) Self-awareness helps individuals identify areas for growth and development, leading to self-improvement. C) Self-awareness leads to stagnation and lack of personal growth. D) Self-awareness is irrelevant to personal development. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-awareness helps individuals identify areas for growth and development, leading to self-improvement. 19. In which culture is the self often viewed as independent? A) Collectivist cultures. B) Traditional cultures. C) Communal societies. D) Individualistic cultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Individualistic cultures. 20. ..... refers to the totality of an individual's conscious experiences, ideas, thoughts and feeling with regard to herself or himself A) Personality. B) Self. C) Intrapersonal. D) Knowing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self. 21. What are the key dimensions of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory? A) Emotional vs. Rational Cultures (ERC). B) Cultural Homogeneity vs. Diversity (CHD). C) Traditional vs. Modern Values (TMV). D) 1. Power Distance Index (PDI), 2. Individualism vs. Collectivism (IDV), 3. Masculinity vs. Femininity (MAS), 4. Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI), 5. Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation (LTO), 6. Indulgence vs. Restraint (IVR). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. Power Distance Index (PDI), 2. Individualism vs. Collectivism (IDV), 3. Masculinity vs. Femininity (MAS), 4. Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI), 5. Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation (LTO), 6. Indulgence vs. Restraint (IVR). 22. This cannot be observed but can be subjectively altered and perceived by the person. A) Self-concept. B) Spiritual Dimension. C) Psychological Dimension. D) Self-esteem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Spiritual Dimension. 23. What did Skinner called his operant conditioning chamber? A) Skinner conditioning. B) Skinner box. C) Skinner file. D) Skinner chamber. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Skinner box. 24. What does the personality of a person represent? A) Different behaviors in a given situation. B) Different ideas about themselves. C) None of the above. D) Stable patterns of behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stable patterns of behavior. 25. What is a common method used in personality assessment to gather qualitative data? A) Surveys and questionnaires. B) Interviews and open-ended questions. C) Standardized tests. D) Behavioral observations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interviews and open-ended questions. 26. "I am short. I have dark hair. I am a student."This is an example of ..... A) Self-esteem. B) Self-concept. C) Self-knowledge. D) Social self. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-concept. 27. When a person describes herself /himself by telling her/his name, he is disclosing his ..... A) Personality. B) Self. C) Personal Identity. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal Identity. 28. What is a key feature of self-concept? A) It never changes. B) It is fixed from birth. C) It develops through socialization. D) It is only about intelligence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It develops through socialization. 29. Self and personality refer to the characteristics ways in which we define our A) Behaviour. B) Existence. C) Beliefs. D) Experience. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 30. What do self and personality help us understand? A) None of the above. B) Both our uniqueness and similarities with others. C) Only our similarities with others. D) Only our uniqueness. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Both our uniqueness and similarities with others. 31. Which philosopher is associated with the phrase "Know Thyself" ? A) Thomas Hobbes. B) Aristotle. C) Sigmund Freud. D) Socrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Socrates. 32. What is the primary goal of the behavioral approach to personality? A) To understand personal growth. B) To explore unconscious desires. C) To analyze social interactions. D) To modify observable behaviors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To modify observable behaviors. 33. Tendency of respondent to endorse items in a socially desirable manner is known as A) Acquiescence. B) Halo effect. C) Social desirable. D) Self-report. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acquiescence. 34. It explains how the location of pattern of heavenly bodies shape one's personality. A) Numerology. B) Horoscope. C) Astrology. D) Graphology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Astrology. 35. According to the text, which type of self-esteem is associated with better academic performance in children? A) Low academic self-esteem. B) Low social self-esteem. C) High social self-esteem. D) High academic self-esteem. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) High academic self-esteem. 36. He argued by saying that culture provides a social context in which people live, grow and understand the world around them. Identify the person from the following: A) S.M Mohsin. B) Ivan P Pavlov. C) Vygotsky. D) Salovey and Mayor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vygotsky. 37. What is the concept of self primarily concerned with? A) Psychological disorders. B) Cultural influences on behavior. C) Personal identity and self-awareness. D) Understanding others' behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal identity and self-awareness. 38. Collective conscious consists of ..... A) Shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes. B) Individual beliefs and ideas. C) Personal morals and attitudes. D) Private thoughts and opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes. 39. Which technique of self-control involves rewarding behaviors with pleasant outcomes? A) Self-monitoring. B) Observation of own behavior. C) Self-reinforcement. D) Self-instruction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self-reinforcement. 40. Which of the following best describes a collectivist self-concept? A) A self-concept that prioritizes group identity and interdependence. B) A self-concept that values competition over collaboration. C) A self-concept that emphasizes individual achievement and independence. D) A self-concept that focuses solely on personal goals and aspirations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A self-concept that prioritizes group identity and interdependence. 41. Which term describes the way individuals perceive themselves? A) Self-image. B) Self-awareness. C) Self-esteem. D) Self-concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-concept. 42. How does cultural identity influence self-concept? A) Self-concept is solely determined by personal experiences. B) Cultural identity has no impact on self-concept. C) Cultural identity only affects physical appearance. D) Cultural identity influences self-concept by shaping values, beliefs, and behaviors, affecting self-esteem and sense of belonging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cultural identity influences self-concept by shaping values, beliefs, and behaviors, affecting self-esteem and sense of belonging. 43. Which aspect of personality is responsible for moral judgment, according to Freud? A) Ego. B) Self-Image. C) Superego. D) Id. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Superego. 44. Which aspect of self is based on Bandura's social learning theory? A) Self-regulation. B) Self-monitoring. C) Self-esteem. D) Self-efficacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-efficacy. 45. When do the first elements of self start to form? A) During adolescence. B) At birth. C) During childhood. D) In adulthood. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At birth. 46. It is a more situational approach in terms of attitude because self-esteem is how we value ourselves, given the negative or positive feedback we receive. A) Self-concept. B) Self-esteem. C) Self-improvement. D) Self-knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-esteem. 47. What role does family play in individualistic societies? A) Family structures are rigid and do not allow for personal freedom. B) Family is the primary source of identity and self-worth in individualistic societies. C) Family is often seen as a burden that limits individual success. D) Family provides emotional support and guidance while allowing for personal autonomy in individualistic societies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Family provides emotional support and guidance while allowing for personal autonomy in individualistic societies. 48. Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy person according to humanistic theorists? A) They focus on past experiences. B) They are aware of their feelings and limits. C) They conform to societal expectations. D) They avoid self-reflection. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They are aware of their feelings and limits. 49. Which of the following best describes the concept of emotional regulation?i. The ability to suppress emotions completely.ii. The process of influencing which emotions one has, when one has them, and how one experiences and expresses these emotions.iii. Emotional regulation is only important in professional settings.iv. It can be improved through mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques. A) I, ii and iv. B) Ii and iv. C) Iii and iv. D) I and iii. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ii and iv. 50. What is the main purpose of personality assessment? A) To understand and predict behavior. B) To diagnose psychological disorders. C) To categorize individuals into types. D) To evaluate academic performance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To understand and predict behavior. 51. What does self-love enable a person to do? A) Accept and nurture themselves. B) Depend on others for validation. C) Ignore their flaws. D) Avoid personal growth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Accept and nurture themselves. 52. How do individualistic cultures typically define success? A) Success is defined by collective achievement and community recognition. B) Success is measured by financial wealth and social status. C) Success is determined by adherence to traditional values and family expectations. D) Success is defined by personal achievement and individual autonomy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Success is defined by personal achievement and individual autonomy. 53. How do collectivist cultures approach conflict resolution? A) By avoiding communication and letting conflicts resolve themselves. B) By imposing strict rules and punishments for disagreements. C) By encouraging individual competition to resolve issues. D) Collectivist cultures approach conflict resolution by prioritizing group harmony, seeking consensus, and emphasizing communication and collaboration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Collectivist cultures approach conflict resolution by prioritizing group harmony, seeking consensus, and emphasizing communication and collaboration. 54. What are some common personality traits associated with individualism? A) Dependence. B) Collective success. C) Conformity. D) Self-reliance, independence, self-expression, personal freedom, individual achievement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Self-reliance, independence, self-expression, personal freedom, individual achievement. 55. Which of the following psychologists did not suggest the existence of more than one kind ofintelligence? A) Gardner. B) Thurstone. C) Binet. D) Guildford. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Binet. 56. Which of the following best describes the concept of self-actualization? A) Achieving one's full potential. B) Understanding others' perspectives. C) Suppressing personal desires. D) Conforming to societal norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Achieving one's full potential. 57. According to the text, personality is influenced by which of the following? A) Both biological makeup and environmental influence. B) Random chance. C) Only environmental factors. D) Only biological makeup. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both biological makeup and environmental influence. 58. It is the development where they learn about how they organize their minds, ideas and thoughts to make sense of the world. A) Mental Management. B) Intellectual Management. C) Social Management. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intellectual Management. 59. What do self and personality refer to? A) Ways of defining existence. B) Ways of organizing experiences. C) Ways of showing up in behavior. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 60. In this method, personality is judged by the size and shape of the skull which is then translated into corresponding characteristics A) Phrenology. B) Physiognomy. C) Graphology. D) First Impression. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Phrenology. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesArt Humanities QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality Quiz 1Class 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