Psychology 101
LANIF · 101 YSP
Ψ
PSY Introduction to Psychology — Final Examination
PSYCH 101
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR THROUGH SCIENCE
psych 101 final
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W — P E RS O N A L I TY, D I S O R D E RS , T H E RA PY & S O C I A L
PSYC H O LO G Y
INSTITUTION College-Level Psychology 101 PROGRAM Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of
Science — Psychology
COURSE CODE PSY 101 COURSE TITLE Introduction to Psychology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE psych 101 final
TOTAL QUESTIONS 55 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
STUDY GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
▸ This study guide covers personality theory, psychological disorders, therapeutic approaches, and social
psychology for the PSY 101 final exam.
▸ Each question tests one discrete concept, definition, theory, or key figure from the course material.
▸ Select the single best answer. Correct answers and detailed rationales are provided for self-assessment.
▸ Pay careful attention to distinctions between Freudian concepts (id/ego/superego), therapeutic
modalities, and social psychology phenomena.
▸ All content reflects standard introductory psychology textbook material and APA learning objectives.
, PSY 101 — PERSONALITY, DISORDERS, THERAPY &
Questions 1 – 55
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
1. Personality is defined by two key features:
A. Intelligence and creativity
B. The consistency of behavior over time and across situations, and the distinctiveness that
people behave differently in the same situation
C. Emotional stability and agreeableness only
D. Genetic inheritance and environmental conditioning
CORRECT ANSWER B — The consistency of behavior over time and across situations, and the
distinctiveness that people behave differently in the same situation
RATIONALE Personality = consistency (an individual behaves similarly across time and
contexts) + distinctiveness (different people respond differently to the same
situation). Intelligence and creativity (Option A) are cognitive traits, not the
definition of personality. Emotional stability and agreeableness (Option C) are
specific Big Five traits. Genetics and conditioning (Option D) are influences on
personality, not its definition.
2. According to Freud, the conscious mind contains:
A. Repressed traumatic memories
B. Whatever a person is aware of at that time
C. Instinctual drives and wishes
D. All memories ever stored
CORRECT ANSWER B — Whatever a person is aware of at that time
RATIONALE Conscious = current awareness — what you're thinking/feeling right now.
Preconscious (accessible memories) and unconscious (repressed material, Option
A) are the other two levels in Freud's topographic model. Instinctual drives
(Option C) reside in the id, largely unconscious.
, 3. The preconscious mind contains:
A. Repressed traumatic experiences
B. Memories and feelings outside current awareness that can be brought into consciousness
C. Only pleasant memories
D. Instinctual sexual and aggressive drives
CORRECT ANSWER B — Memories and feelings outside current awareness that can be brought
into consciousness
RATIONALE Preconscious = accessible but not currently in awareness (like your mother's
maiden name before you were asked). Unconscious (Option A) = repressed, not
easily accessible. Preconscious material moves freely between conscious and
preconscious; unconscious material requires effort (therapy) to access.
4. According to Freud, the unconscious contains:
A. Current thoughts and perceptions
B. A reservoir of mostly unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, and memories
C. Easily accessible memories
D. Only pleasant childhood experiences
CORRECT ANSWER B — A reservoir of mostly unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, and
memories
RATIONALE Freud's unconscious = repressed sexual/aggressive urges, traumatic memories,
unacceptable desires. It influences behavior without conscious awareness.
Contemporary psychology views the unconscious differently — as automatic
information processing (implicit memory, priming) rather than a repository of
repressed conflicts.
LANIF · 101 YSP
Ψ
PSY Introduction to Psychology — Final Examination
PSYCH 101
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR THROUGH SCIENCE
psych 101 final
CO M P R E H E N S I V E R E V I E W — P E RS O N A L I TY, D I S O R D E RS , T H E RA PY & S O C I A L
PSYC H O LO G Y
INSTITUTION College-Level Psychology 101 PROGRAM Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of
Science — Psychology
COURSE CODE PSY 101 COURSE TITLE Introduction to Psychology
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE psych 101 final
TOTAL QUESTIONS 55 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
STUDY GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
▸ This study guide covers personality theory, psychological disorders, therapeutic approaches, and social
psychology for the PSY 101 final exam.
▸ Each question tests one discrete concept, definition, theory, or key figure from the course material.
▸ Select the single best answer. Correct answers and detailed rationales are provided for self-assessment.
▸ Pay careful attention to distinctions between Freudian concepts (id/ego/superego), therapeutic
modalities, and social psychology phenomena.
▸ All content reflects standard introductory psychology textbook material and APA learning objectives.
, PSY 101 — PERSONALITY, DISORDERS, THERAPY &
Questions 1 – 55
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
1. Personality is defined by two key features:
A. Intelligence and creativity
B. The consistency of behavior over time and across situations, and the distinctiveness that
people behave differently in the same situation
C. Emotional stability and agreeableness only
D. Genetic inheritance and environmental conditioning
CORRECT ANSWER B — The consistency of behavior over time and across situations, and the
distinctiveness that people behave differently in the same situation
RATIONALE Personality = consistency (an individual behaves similarly across time and
contexts) + distinctiveness (different people respond differently to the same
situation). Intelligence and creativity (Option A) are cognitive traits, not the
definition of personality. Emotional stability and agreeableness (Option C) are
specific Big Five traits. Genetics and conditioning (Option D) are influences on
personality, not its definition.
2. According to Freud, the conscious mind contains:
A. Repressed traumatic memories
B. Whatever a person is aware of at that time
C. Instinctual drives and wishes
D. All memories ever stored
CORRECT ANSWER B — Whatever a person is aware of at that time
RATIONALE Conscious = current awareness — what you're thinking/feeling right now.
Preconscious (accessible memories) and unconscious (repressed material, Option
A) are the other two levels in Freud's topographic model. Instinctual drives
(Option C) reside in the id, largely unconscious.
, 3. The preconscious mind contains:
A. Repressed traumatic experiences
B. Memories and feelings outside current awareness that can be brought into consciousness
C. Only pleasant memories
D. Instinctual sexual and aggressive drives
CORRECT ANSWER B — Memories and feelings outside current awareness that can be brought
into consciousness
RATIONALE Preconscious = accessible but not currently in awareness (like your mother's
maiden name before you were asked). Unconscious (Option A) = repressed, not
easily accessible. Preconscious material moves freely between conscious and
preconscious; unconscious material requires effort (therapy) to access.
4. According to Freud, the unconscious contains:
A. Current thoughts and perceptions
B. A reservoir of mostly unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, and memories
C. Easily accessible memories
D. Only pleasant childhood experiences
CORRECT ANSWER B — A reservoir of mostly unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, and
memories
RATIONALE Freud's unconscious = repressed sexual/aggressive urges, traumatic memories,
unacceptable desires. It influences behavior without conscious awareness.
Contemporary psychology views the unconscious differently — as automatic
information processing (implicit memory, priming) rather than a repository of
repressed conflicts.
