Question 1

Jung proposed that the collective unconscious contains:

Accepted Answer

Jung proposed that the collective unconscious contains archetypes, which are symbols of enduring concepts that are passed down from one generation to the next. These archetypes can influence an individual's behavior and thoughts, even if they are not consciously aware of them. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the contents of the collective unconscious.

Question 2

Carl Rogers was a:

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers was a humanistic psychologist who developed a client-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence between the therapist and client. He believed that individuals have an innate drive towards self-actualization and personal growth, and that therapy should focus on facilitating this process rather than on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Question 3

Carl Rogers' idea that we value what others think of us and that we constantly seek other's approval, love, and companionship is called a basic need for:

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers' idea of constantly seeking others' approval and love is known as a basic need for positive regard.

Question 4

Carl Jung was a neo-Freudian who believed:

Accepted Answer

Carl Jung, a neo-Freudian, expanded on Freud's theories but introduced the concept of a collective unconscious and archetypes, suggesting a broader spectrum of motivational forces beyond just sexual desires, including creativity and spirituality.

Question 5

According to Carl Rogers, each individual's self-concept consists of:

Accepted Answer

According to Carl Rogers, self-concept is an individual's organized set of perceptions and beliefs about their own abilities and characteristics. It is not driven by an ingrained need for approval or the unconscious id, but rather is shaped by their experiences and interactions with the world around them. Rogers believed that individuals strive for congruence between their self-concept and their actual experiences, and that a positive self-concept is key to psychological health and wellbeing.

Question 6

Who of the following is a humanistic psychologist?

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers is a well-known humanistic psychologist who focused on self-actualization and the individual's potential for growth and personal fulfillment. Walter Mischel, Karen Horney, and Alfred Adler are not typically associated with humanistic psychology.

Question 7

Karen Horney was a neo-Freudian who believed:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Karen Horney was a neo-Freudian who believed:
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Question 8

Archetypes are said by Jung to reside in the:

Accepted Answer

Archetypes are said to reside in the collective unconscious, which is a level of the psyche that contains inherited instincts, themes, and patterns of behavior that are common to all humans. This is in contrast to the personal unconscious, which contains repressed or forgotten memories and experiences unique to the individual. Jung believed that archetypes are universal and exist across cultures and time periods, influencing how we perceive and interact with the world around us.

Question 9

Which of the following psychologists coined the term collective unconscious?

Accepted Answer

Carl Jung is the psychologist who coined the term collective unconscious, which refers to a shared, inherited reservoir of knowledge and experience that is present in all human beings.

Question 10

The approach to personality that stresses that each individual is unique and more than the sum of a set of predictable parts is:

Accepted Answer

The humanistic approach emphasizes that individuals are unique and cannot be reduced to a set of predetermined factors. It focuses on people's subjective experiences and their potential for personal growth and self-actualization.

Question 11

According to Carl Rogers, the organized set of perceptions that each individual has about his or her own abilities and characteristics is referred to as that individual's:

Accepted Answer

According to Carl Rogers, the term used for an individual's perceptions about their abilities and characteristics is self-concept. Conditions of worth refer to the conditions or criteria set by others for an individual to receive positive regard, personality refers to enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and positive regard refers to the acceptance and approval from others.

Question 12

Dr.Butrick believes that it is necessary to understand each person's own unique interpretation of reality if you are to truly understand an individual's personality and behavior.Dr.Butrick's views most closely mirror those of:

Accepted Answer

The humanistic approach emphasizes the importance of individuals' subjective experiences and views of reality. It suggests that understanding someone's unique interpretation of reality is essential in understanding their personality and behavior. This aligns with Dr.Butrick's belief, making C) the correct choice.

Question 13

Which of the following psychologists believed in a general life force that was sexual in part but also included other basic sources of motivation, such as the need for creativity?

Accepted Answer

Carl Jung believed in a general life force that he called the "libido," which was not restricted to sexual energy but also included other basic sources of motivation, such as the need for creativity and personal growth. This concept differs from Sigmund Freud's concept of libido, which focused more narrowly on sexual energy. Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow also had different ideas, with Rogers focusing on the importance of empathy and unconditional positive regard and Maslow developing the hierarchy of needs theory.

Question 14

Which of the following psychologists believed a link exists between the irrational beliefs that people hold about themselves and their psychological problems?

Accepted Answer

Karen Horney was a psychoanalytic theorist who believed in the importance of cultural and social factors in the development of personality. She also believed that people's neurotic symptoms were a result of their irrational beliefs about themselves and their environment.

Question 15

Jung's concept of the archetype refers to:

Accepted Answer

Jung's concept of the archetype refers to inherited symbols of enduring concepts that are present in the collective unconscious of all humans. Archetypes represent universal patterns of thought and behavior that are expressed in various myths, symbols, and cultural practices, and can be observed across different time periods and cultures. Sexual motivation, human development, and cultural expectations are not central to Jung's concept of the archetype.

Question 16

The approach to personality that stresses that personal actions are governed by each individual's unique interpretation of reality is:

Accepted Answer

The humanistic approach emphasizes individual perception and personal interpretation of reality, focusing on personal growth and self-actualization.

Question 17

Which of the following psychologists believed that each individual's self-concept consists of an organized set of perceptions about his or her abilities and characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers believed in the concept of self-actualization and that individuals have a self-concept consisting of organized perceptions about their abilities and characteristics.

Question 18

Carl Rogers argued that each individual:

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers believed that individuals have an ingrained need for positive regard, which is the desire to be liked, loved, and accepted by others. He believed that the fulfillment of this need is important for an individual to develop a healthy personality and relationships with others.

Question 19

When anthropologists compare primitive art from South America, Europe, and Australia, they often find similarities among the images that are depicted.Based on Jung's theory of personality, some of these apparent similarities may stem from:

Accepted Answer

Jung proposed the idea of a collective unconscious, which contains universal symbols and archetypes that are shared across cultures and are not learned through personal experiences. This could explain the similarities in primitive art across different regions of the world.

Question 20

Abraham Maslow was a:

Accepted Answer

Abraham Maslow was a humanistic psychologist who proposed the famous hierarchy of needs theory, which emphasized the importance of fulfilling basic needs before focusing on higher ones, such as self-actualization. This theory focused on the ideas of individual growth and achieving one's full potential.

Quiz 12: Personality