Question 1

Nelly's friends attempt to convince Nelly to try cocaine at a party.Even though Nelly is tempted, she resists because she knows that the consequences of her actions would be disastrous for her body.In the context of Freud's structures of personality, Nelly's temptation to take cocaine is most likely dictated by her _____.Her decision not to take the cocaine is most likely dictated by her _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ego; superego
B)  superego; ego
C)  id; ego
D)  ego; idE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

You are a personality researcher and want to continue after the tradition of Henry Murray.This means you will be more interested in

Accepted Answer

A)  the whole person rather than specific traits.
B)  sexual fantasies rather than overt behaviors.
C)  overt behaviors rather than personal diaries.
D)  personality traits rather than self-report questionnaires.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Welma is unconsciously engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  denial.
B)  regression.
C)  rationalization.
D)  displacement.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

If Marcy is feeling guilty about lying to her mother, supporters of Freud's psychoanalytic theory would most likely argue that her _____ is making her feel this way.

Accepted Answer

A)  id
B)  anima
C)  superego
D)  egoE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

_____ is a person's assessment of his or her own level of positive affect relative to negative affect, and an evaluation of his or her life in general.

Accepted Answer

A)  Unconditional positive regard
B)  Self-efficacy
C)  An archetype
D)  Subjective well-beingE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of Freud's psychosexual stages of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital
B)  anal, oral, phallic, latency, genital
C)  phallic, oral, anal, genital, latency
D)  genital, oral, phallic, anal, latencyE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

According to Freud, penis envy and the Oedipus complex is experienced during which of the following psychosexual stages of development?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

_____ is a pattern of enduring, distinctive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that characterize the way an individual adapts to the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality
B)  Perception
C)  Intelligence
D)  SensationE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

_____ is a defense mechanism that means directing unacceptable impulses at a less threatening target.

Accepted Answer

A)  Regression
B)  Sublimation
C)  Repression
D)  DisplacementE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Maria is a generous and altruistic woman who has a strong religious faith.According to the big five model of personality, Maria would likely score high on which of the following traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Openness
B)  Extraversion
C)  Agreeableness
D)  NeuroticismE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Eysenck suggested that the _____ of extraverts and introverts differs with respect to the baseline level of arousal.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatosensory cortex
B)  thalamus
C)  reticular activation system
D)  occipital lobeE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Personality

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If Marcy is feeling guilty about lying to her mother, supporters of Freud's psychoanalytic theory would most likely argue that her _____ is making her feel this way.

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Which of the following represents the correct sequence of Freud's psychosexual stages of development?

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You are a personality researcher and want to continue after the tradition of Henry Murray.This means you will be more interested in

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_____ is a defense mechanism that means directing unacceptable impulses at a less threatening target.

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Eysenck suggested that the _____ of extraverts and introverts differs with respect to the baseline level of arousal.

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Maria is a generous and altruistic woman who has a strong religious faith.According to the big five model of personality, Maria would likely score high on which of the following traits?

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_____ is a person's assessment of his or her own level of positive affect relative to negative affect, and an evaluation of his or her life in general.

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Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Welma is unconsciously engaging in

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According to Freud, penis envy and the Oedipus complex is experienced during which of the following psychosexual stages of development?

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_____ is a pattern of enduring, distinctive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that characterize the way an individual adapts to the world.

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Exam 10: Personality

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If Marcy is feeling guilty about lying to her mother, supporters of Freud's psychoanalytic theory would most likely argue that her _____ is making her feel this way.

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Which of the following represents the correct sequence of Freud's psychosexual stages of development?

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You are a personality researcher and want to continue after the tradition of Henry Murray.This means you will be more interested in

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_____ is a defense mechanism that means directing unacceptable impulses at a less threatening target.

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Eysenck suggested that the _____ of extraverts and introverts differs with respect to the baseline level of arousal.

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Maria is a generous and altruistic woman who has a strong religious faith.According to the big five model of personality, Maria would likely score high on which of the following traits?

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_____ is a person's assessment of his or her own level of positive affect relative to negative affect, and an evaluation of his or her life in general.

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Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Welma is unconsciously engaging in

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According to Freud, penis envy and the Oedipus complex is experienced during which of the following psychosexual stages of development?

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_____ is a pattern of enduring, distinctive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that characterize the way an individual adapts to the world.

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