Question 1

Henry is impulsive and emotional. His behavior is illogical and he feels little guilt for what he does. Freud would say Henry's ________ is the dominant part of his personality.&#10;A) collective unconscious&#10;B) ego&#10;C) superego&#10;D) id

Accepted Answer

The id is the impulsive and irrational part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification without considering consequences or morality. Henry's behavior is described as impulsive and lacking in guilt, which aligns with the characteristics of the id.

Question 2

Which of the following neo-Freudians agreed most closely with Freud's ideas about sexual development and libidinal energy?&#10;A) Jung&#10;B) Erikson&#10;C) Horney&#10;D) Adler

Accepted Answer

Erikson

Question 3

The accuracy and usefulness of projective tests depends largely on ________.&#10;A) the age of the client&#10;B) the skill of the examiner&#10;C) whether the client likes taking tests&#10;D) the type of disorder being diagnosed

Accepted Answer

The skill of the examiner is a crucial factor in the accuracy and usefulness of projective tests. Projective tests rely heavily on the interpretation of the examiner, so their expertise and training can greatly affect the validity of the results. Other factors, such as the age of the client, their willingness to take tests, and the type of disorder being diagnosed, may also have some influence, but not to the same extent as the skill of the examiner.

Question 4

________ theories spotlight positive growth motives and the realization of potential in shaping personality.&#10;A) Humanistic&#10;B) Psychodynamic&#10;C) Trait&#10;D) Cognitive-social learning

Accepted Answer

Humanistic theories, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Rogers' self-actualization theory, focus on the positive aspects of personality, including the desire for growth, self-improvement, and fulfilling one's potential. These theories emphasize the importance of personal agency, self-awareness, and personal responsibility in shaping personality. The other three options (B, C, and D) are not focused on positive growth motives or potential-realization in the same way.

Question 5

In Freud's view, the stage in which our sexual impulses awaken and are directed toward mature sexual interest in the opposite sex is the ________ stage.&#10;A) phallic&#10;B) genital&#10;C) libido&#10;D) latency

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's psychosexual theory, the stage in which individuals experience mature sexual interests in the opposite sex is called the genital stage. This stage begins after the latency stage (between ages 6 and puberty) and is marked by the development of adult sexuality and the emergence of conscious sexual impulses. The phallic stage, on the other hand, occurs earlier in development (ages 3-6) and involves the resolution of the Oedipus or Electra complex. The term libido refers to the energy or force that underlies all psychological activity.

Question 6

Trait theories are primarily ________.&#10;A) descriptive&#10;B) experimental&#10;C) anecdotal&#10;D) explanatory

Accepted Answer

Trait theories are primarily concerned with describing personality characteristics and patterns of behavior, rather than testing hypotheses or conducting experiments (experimental) or relying on personal stories or observations (anecdotal). However, they can still offer explanations for why individuals exhibit certain traits or tendencies (explanatory).

Question 7

Jamie is unsociable and lacks confidence in dealing with people. She is more concerned with her own private world than the people and events around her. In Jung's view, she is a(n) ________.&#10;A) rational individual&#10;B) irrational individual&#10;C) extravert&#10;D) introvert

Accepted Answer

Jamie's lack of confidence in dealing with people and focus on her own private world suggest that she is an introvert. In Jungian psychology, introverts tend to be more internally focused and may find social interactions draining or overwhelming.

Question 8

The unconscious is best defined as ideas, thoughts, and feelings ________.&#10;A) of which we are not and cannot normally become aware&#10;B) we can recall from memory&#10;C) of which we are fully aware&#10;D) of which we are not, and can never become aware

Accepted Answer

The unconscious is the part of the mind that contains thoughts, feelings, and ideas that are not immediately available to our conscious awareness. It is believed that these unconscious thoughts and feelings still influence our behavior and decision making. Option B is incorrect because memories are not necessarily part of the unconscious. Option C is incorrect because if we are fully aware of our thoughts and feelings, then they are not unconscious. Option D is incorrect because it is possible for some unconscious thoughts and feelings to become conscious through therapy or other means of self-exploration.

Question 9

Harry goes to a psychologist because he is continually depressed. When he gets to the psychologist's office, he realizes that while he wants to end his depression, it will take him far too long to tell the doctor his life story. The psychologist senses Harry's reluctance and decides to administer an objective test to reveal Harry's attitudes and feelings. Which of the following would the doctor administer?

A) A structured clinical interview
B) Rorschach
C) TAT
D) MMPI-2

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is an objective personality test that assesses various aspects of an individual's personality and psychopathology. It can reveal attitudes and feelings related to depression and other mental health conditions, making it a good choice for Harry's situation where he is hesitant to share his entire life story.

Question 10

According to your text, personality is each of the following except ________.&#10;A) enduring&#10;B) stable&#10;C) unique&#10;D) unpredictable

Accepted Answer

Personality is not unpredictable, but rather consistent and reliable in predicting behavior and responses.

Deck 10: Personality