Personality Sample Quiz

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1 The concept of "personality" refers to an individual's distinct pattern of ________.
thoughts and feelings
motives and values
behaviors
all of the above
2 Dr. Seuss has been seeing a client, Cindy-Lou Who, for two years. During this time, his client has been attached to him, and in fact is growing increasingly affectionate in their sessions.Dr. Seuss suspects that Cindy-Lou is not the real target of his client's affection, and that her behavior may demonstrate:
free association
transference
resistance
hysteria
3 Conscious is to "tip of the iceberg" as unconscious is to ________.
ice cube
icicle
ocean
blue whale
4 The life instincts include ________.
the need for food
the need for sex
the need for air
all of the above
5 Which of the following illustrates the role of the superego?
"You really should not do that. Nice people do not act that way"
"I want it all, and I want it NOW!"
"Can't we all just be reasonable? I am sure we can work our a compromise"
all of the above
6 Which of the following statements illustrates the role of the ego?
"You really should not do that. Nice people do not act that way"
"I want it all, and I want it NOW!"
"Can't we all just be reasonable? I am sure we can work out a compromise"
all of the above
7 Weaning is to the oral stage as ________ is to anal stage.
Oedipal complex
toilet training
sexual attraction
envy
8 Fat Albert is an overweight man who eats, drinks, and smokes too much. He chews on pencils and his fingernails, and spends hours talking on the phone with friends and family. He also tends to be demanding and dependent on his relations with others. Freud might argue that Fat Albert has a(n) ________ personality.
oral
anal
phallic
expulsive
9 Niles Crane is described by others as "uptight" and "rigid." He gets extremely upset when he is faced with events that are beyond his control, and insists on following an organized plan for each day of the week. He is stubborn and controlling in his relations with others. Freud would probably describe Niles as having a(n) ________ personality.
oral
anal-retentive
anal-expulsive
phallic
10 When Wyle E. Coyote was a small child, his parents adopted a little girl. He promptly "forgot" that he was potty-trained and began urinating in the closet. As an adult, he cannot remember that he did this, despite what his parents tell him. This is an example of ________.
projection
reaction formation
rationalization
repression
11 When Orin, the sadistic dentist from "Little Shop of Horrors," was a small child, he used to inflict pain on small animals. His parents helped him to channel his aggressive impulses into a dental career. Orin has experienced ________.
projection
reaction formation
sublimation
repression
12 "Well, I never really wanted that class anyway. It's just as well that it was full. I heard that Dr. Whatley was a hard instructor and the book was very technical. I'll be better off with this other class." This is an example of:
rationalization
sublimation
reaction formation
projection
13 According to Jung, the collective unconscious:
is inherited
consists of universal symbols and memories from the ancestral past
explains why common themes occur in cultural myths and legends around the world
all of the above
14 Both Adler and Jung criticized Freudian theory for relying too heavily upon ________.
consciousness
sexuality
tension
irrationality
15 Scott volunteered for a psychology study. Upon arrival at the lab, he is asked to complete a series of statements, for example, "When I think of my father, I..." The psychologist then examines Scott's responses for a pattern. Scott has taken a(n):
personality test
multiphasic inventory
projective test
rejective test
16 According to the social learning approach to personality, behavior is influenced by:
unconscious drives
actual reinforcements
observation and imitation
all of the above
17 Ross has recently decided to leave medical school and pursue a career as a paleontologist. His parents, however, are deeply disappointed with his decision. Ross is experiencing ________.
positive regard
unconditional positive regard
conditional positive regard
negative regard
18 Which of the following factors are members of the "Big Five?"
neuroticism, openness, and extroversion
conscientiousness, anxiety, and psychoticism
introversion, sensation seeking, and neuroticism
emotionality, agreeableness, and shyness
19 Traits are expressed:
only in relevant situations
only in situations that do not constrain our behavior
A and B
none of the above
20 Bev is good-natured, soft-hearted, courteous, and sympathetic. She probably would score high on the factor called ________.
neuroticism
extroversion
agreeableness
conscientiousness
21 A peak experience is defined as a moment of ________.
self-actualization
positive regard
unconditional love
being in the zone
22 Which of the following is true of the Electra complex as it is conceptualized in psychodynamic theory?
it is a normal feature of psychosexual development in girls
it is a normal feature of psychosexual development in boys
it is a abnormal feature of psychosexual development in girls
it is a abnormal feature of psychosexual development in boys
23 According to Carl Rogers, conditional positive regard may lead children to develop:
unconditional positive regard
conditions of worth
self-esteem
unique frames of reference
24 John throws his clothing and books all over the floor, keeps his hair unkempt, and rarely cleans his room. According to psychodynamic theory, John's behavior is suggestive of conflict during the ________ stage of psychosexual development.
genital
oral
phallic
anal
25 Which personality theorist suffered from rickets and pneumonia as a child and may have developed his theory, in part, from his own childhood striving to overcome repeated bouts with illness?
Abraham Maslow
Carl Jung
Carl Rogers
Alfred Adler
26 Alfred Adler believed that people are basically motivated by:
the collective unconscious
hostility
biological and safety needs
an inferiority complex
27 A mother and father tell you that their most important goal for their new child is that she develop a strong sense of self-esteem. According to Carl Rogers, parents are likely to help their children develop self-esteem when they show them:
conditional positive regard
conditions of worth
unconditional positive regard
psychological congruence
28 You would not expect to find a(n) ________ on a projective measure of personality.
forced-choice format
inkblot
ambiguous stimulus
standardized group of stimuli
29 Which of the following is the most widely used personality measuring instrument in psychological research?
Rorschach Inkblot Test
California Psychological Inventory
Thematic Apperception Test
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
30 Freud became interested in unconscious personality dynamics when he noticed that certain patients' symptoms:
resulted from the physical abuse they received from their parents during childhood
resulted from the loss of an internal locus of control
could not be explained readily in terms of neurological impairments
could not be removed by means of hypnosis
31 Mr. Golding, a high school teacher, washes the chalkboard and realigns student desks precise rows before every class. According to the psychoanalytic perspective, Mr. Golding is most likely fixated at the ________ stage.
oral
phallic
anal
latency
32 The defense mechanism that underlies all others is:
repression
rationalization
sublimation
reaction formation
33 Mrs. Brown often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading rumors. It is rather obvious to those that know her that Mrs. Brown is revealing her own inclinations in that area. What defense mechanism applies to the above situation?
reaction formation
repression
projection
rationalization
34 Jerry has suffered heavy financial losses recently. Upon trading his luxurious BMW for a Ford Aspire, he informed George and Kramer that he bought the cheaper car to do his part in the battle against air pollution. What defense mechanism applies to the above situation?
rationalization
repression
sublimation
denial
35 A man wants to buy a new watch, but he has no money. As he walks through a store, he notices that there is a pocketbook on the floor. Although it is illegal to do so, the man goes through the pocketbook and takes $50. What element of personality would Freud probably see as responsible for this man's behavior?
superego
libido
ego
id
36 According to Jungian theory, ________ represents the hero archetype.
bugs bunny
road runner
Superman
the Joker
37 The ________ is the female archetype expressed in the male personality and the ________ is the male archetype expressed in the female personality.
animus; anima
enema; enemus
anima; animus
"chick"; "dude"
38 Which of Jung's attitude types focuses more on social life and the external world?
introvert
extrovert
attitude-withdrawn
attitude-open
39 Dr. Wasieleski is talkative, bold, assertive, and sociable. Dr. Wasieleski would score high on ________.
introversion
extroversion
neuroticism
emotional stability
40 Which of the following is not a class of personality theory?
humanistic theory
trait theory
social learning theory
attribution theory