Question 1

Describe Freud's structure of personality in terms of the functions of each structural part, the principles guiding the function of each part, and the role of the unconscious in Freud's structural system.

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory of personality was referr...

Question 2

Erikson's theory argues that personality is almost fully developed by adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

During her childhood, Katia was openly rebellious and threw tantrums. As an adult, she is unorganized and destructive. In Freud's view, she is fixated in the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)   anal
B)   oral
C)   phallic
D)   genitalE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The Big Five model was proposed by ________ theorists.

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A)   behavioral
B)   trait
C)   cognitive-social learning
D)   psychodynamicE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Recently, each of the Big Five traits has been shown to have ________ facets.

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A)   two
B)   six
C)   four
D)   eightE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Summarize the strengths and criticisms of psychodynamic theories of personality.

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Strengths of psychodynamic theories incl...

Question 7

According to Freud, thinking and reasoning are controlled by the ________.

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A)   ego
B)   superego
C)   collective unconscious
D)   idE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

For Freud, the moral guardian is the ego.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Freud, the ________ acts as our conscience.

Accepted Answer

A)   ego
B)   id
C)   superego
D)   collective unconsciousE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

According to Freud, the reality principle is the way in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the id tries to obtain gratification and avoid pain
B)   young children instinctively seek self-actualization
C)   the ego tries to delay satisfying the id's desires until it can do so safely and successfully
D)   the ego ideal established standards of what one would like to beE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

All psychodynamic theorists share the sense that personality is primarily determined by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   conscious choice/free will
B)   unconscious processes
C)   self-actualization
D)   learning and conditioningE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Summarize the research on and current status of trait theories and the Big Five.

Accepted Answer

Traits were initially identified by Allp...

Question 13

Adler's emphasis on people's positive social strivings has caused him to be labeled by many psychologists as the "father" of ________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive
B)   social
C)   humanistic
D)   GestaltE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The central tenet of humanistic personality theories that the overriding purpose of the human condition is to realize one's potential, has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   been virtually impossible to study scientifically
B)   received extensive support from experimental research
C)   not been supported by experimental research findings
D)   been largely confirmed by experimental researchE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Johnny is 8 years old. He likes to play with other little boys, but has no interest in playing with little girls. According to Freud, he is in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   phallic stage
B)   genital stage
C)   oral stage
D)   latency periodE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Erikson stresses the quality of ________ in personality development.

Accepted Answer

A)   parent-child relationships
B)   primary-process thinking
C)   stimulus motives
D)   sexual motivesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

For Freud, the storehouse of unconscious urges and desires continuously seeking expression is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   superego
B)   ego
C)   persona
D)   idE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Describe the strengths and criticisms of humanistic theories of personality.

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While humanistic theories argue that the...

Question 19

In Freud's view, if parents are too ________ during toilet training, children may become obstinate, stingy, and excessively orderly, and if they are too ________, their children may become messy, unorganized, and sloppy as adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   lenient; lenient
B)   lenient; strict
C)   strict; lenient
D)   strict; strictE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Horney disagreed with many of Freud's ideas, but particularly those regarding ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   his emphasis on unconscious processes affecting conscious functioning
B)   his analysis of women and his emphasis on sexual instincts
C)   the importance of early childhood in shaping adult personality
D)   the importance of defense mechanisms in protecting the ego from anxietyE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Erikson stresses the quality of ________ in personality development.

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Johnny is 8 years old. He likes to play with other little boys, but has no interest in playing with little girls. According to Freud, he is in the ________.

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Erikson's theory argues that personality is almost fully developed by adolescence.

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Recently, each of the Big Five traits has been shown to have ________ facets.

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In Freud's view, if parents are too ________ during toilet training, children may become obstinate, stingy, and excessively orderly, and if they are too ________, their children may become messy, unorganized, and sloppy as adults.

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Horney disagreed with many of Freud's ideas, but particularly those regarding ________.

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During her childhood, Katia was openly rebellious and threw tantrums. As an adult, she is unorganized and destructive. In Freud's view, she is fixated in the ________ stage.

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Adler's emphasis on people's positive social strivings has caused him to be labeled by many psychologists as the "father" of ________ psychology.

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According to Freud, the reality principle is the way in which ________.

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Describe Freud's structure of personality in terms of the functions of each structural part, the principles guiding the function of each part, and the role of the unconscious in Freud's structural system.

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All psychodynamic theorists share the sense that personality is primarily determined by ________.

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The Big Five model was proposed by ________ theorists.

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For Freud, the storehouse of unconscious urges and desires continuously seeking expression is the ________.

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Describe the strengths and criticisms of humanistic theories of personality.

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The central tenet of humanistic personality theories that the overriding purpose of the human condition is to realize one's potential, has ________.

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For Freud, the moral guardian is the ego.

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Summarize the strengths and criticisms of psychodynamic theories of personality.

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According to Freud, thinking and reasoning are controlled by the ________.

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Summarize the research on and current status of trait theories and the Big Five.

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