Question 1

The __________ consists of drawings about which the subject is asked to tell a story.

Accepted Answer

TAT stands for Thematic Apperception Test and involves presenting the subject with a series of ambiguous pictures and asking them to come up with a story about what is happening in the picture. This is a projective test that is often used in clinical and research settings to gain insight into a person's thought processes and perceptions.

Question 2

Freud believed we have three psychic structures: id, ego, and _____.

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The answer of Freud believed we have three psychic structures:...

Question 3

Freud was one of the first to emphasize _____ events in the shaping of personality.

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The answer of Freud was one of the first to...

Question 4

The ability to give a response that accurately reflects the shape of the inkblot on the stimulus card is a sign of intact

Accepted Answer

Reality testing refers to the ability to accurately perceive and interpret the external world. In the context of the inkblot test, this means being able to give a response that reflects the actual shape of the inkblot rather than projecting one's own thoughts or emotions onto it. Malabsorption, acculturation, and collectivism are not relevant to the inkblot test or reality testing.

Question 5

An empirical scale is constructed using

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An empirical scale is based on actual clinical data collected from individuals with a particular symptom or disorder. This ensures that the scale is grounded in real-world experiences and can be used to reliably assess and measure symptoms in a clinical setting. The other options, including theoretical models and answers from people with no previously identified symptoms, are not adequate for constructing an empirical scale. The emperor's method is not a recognized method for constructing measurement tools.

Question 6

A projective test includes

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A projective test includes ambiguous stimuli, meaning the stimuli can be interpreted in multiple ways and can elicit various responses from the test-taker without any "correct" answer or forced-choice format. The suggested answers given by the tester are not a part of projective tests as they can bias the test-taker's responses.

Question 7

Karen Horney emphasized _____ _____ in children's development rather than unconscious sexual and aggressive impulses.

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The answer of Karen Horney emphasized _____ _____ in children's...

Question 8

The Rorschach is __________ test.

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The Rorschach is a projective test, which means that it is designed to reveal unconscious aspects of an individual's personality. The test consists of a series of inkblots, and the individual is asked to describe what they see in each inkblot. The answers given can reveal information about the individual's thoughts, feelings, and personality traits.

Question 9

Jung believed we inherit a(n) _____ unconscious.

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The answer of Jung believed we inherit a(n) _____ unconscious....

Question 10

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a(n) __________ measure.

Accepted Answer

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective measure in which an individual is asked to make up a story based on a series of ambiguous pictures. The responses are believed to reveal underlying personality traits and motivations. Projective measures are a type of psychological assessment that allows individuals to project their unconscious thoughts and feelings onto ambiguous stimuli, such as pictures or inkblots.

Question 11

The psychodynamic theories of personality owe their origin to _____ _____.

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The answer of The psychodynamic theories of personality owe their...

Question 12

What kind of test measures unconscious aspects of personality?

Accepted Answer

Projective tests are designed to reveal the unconscious aspects of personality by presenting ambiguous stimuli and asking the individual to interpret them. This allows for deeper insights into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may not be readily apparent in other forms of testing. Aptitude tests measure an individual's ability to learn and perform specific tasks, while objective tests use clear criteria and scoring to measure personality traits.

Question 13

The characteristic ways in which we think, feel, and behave are referred to as our _____.

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The answer of The characteristic ways in which we think,...

Question 14

Freud proposed five stages of psychosexual development: oral, _____, phallic, _____, and genital.

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The answer of Freud proposed five stages of psychosexual development:...

Question 15

Steve has just completed taking a personality assessment in which he was shown a series of cards one at a time and asked to make up stories about them. Which of the following is he most likely to have taken?

Accepted Answer

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective test that involves showing a series of ambiguous cards and asking the test-taker to tell a story about what they see. The stories are thought to reveal aspects of the test-taker's personality, attitudes, and motivations. The Rorschach Inkblot Test and the MMPI are also personality tests, but they are not based on storytelling or interpretation of ambiguous stimuli. An Objective Test is a type of personality test that uses standardized questions with pre-determined answer options.

Question 16

Freud was criticized because his proposed psychic structures are _____ _____ to measure.

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The answer of Freud was criticized because his proposed psychic...

Question 17

The TAT is widely used in research on motivation and in clinical practice. The assumption is that we are likely to

Accepted Answer

The TAT is based on the assumption that individuals will project their needs, desires, and concerns onto ambiguous stimuli presented in the form of pictures. It is often used to gain insight into a person's underlying motivations and personality traits. Choices B and C are unlikely because the TAT is designed to elicit unconscious responses rather than conscious efforts to choose the "correct" answer or deceive the test.

Question 18

_____ are assumed to account for consistent behavior in diverse situations.

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The answer of _____ are assumed to account for consistent...

Question 19

The reason for using a projective test is that

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The primary reason for using a projective test is to reveal the subject's personality traits, attitudes, and motivations through their responses to ambiguous stimuli. The aim is to tap into the unconscious or repressed aspects of the person's psyche, which may not be accessible through more direct questioning or standardized tests. The scoring of projective tests is subjective and dependent on the interpretations of the examiner, making it more difficult to standardize and score objectively. Therefore, options A, B, and C are inaccurate or incomplete explanations.

Question 20

Freud emphasized _____ processes in the shaping of our personalities.

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The answer of Freud emphasized _____ processes in the shaping...

Quiz 10: Personality: Theory and Measurement