WGU D564 Theories of Personality | PA|
Pre-Assessment | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated
(Graded A+)
Which of the following is not a defense mechanism identified by Freud?
A) Repression
B) Sublimation
C) transference
D) Self-actualization - Correct Answer-Self-actualization
Which theory of personality is most concerned with the role of the
unconscious? - Correct Answer-Psychoanalytic Theory
The concept of the "Self-schema" in cognitive theories of personality refers to:
- Correct Answer-Organized beliefs and perceptions about oneself
Which personality assessment tool is based on the projective hypothesis? -
Correct Answer-Thematic apperception test (TAT)
True/false: the Rorschach ink blot test is a projective test commonly used to
assess personality traits and psychological disorders. - Correct Answer-true
,According to Alfred Adler, the driving force behind human behavior is the
pursuit of _______. - Correct Answer-Superiority
Kelly's theory of personality constructs suggests that individuals interpret and
predict events based on their unique ________ systems. - Correct Answer-
Construct
According to B.F. Skinner, behaviors that are reinforced on a ______ schedule
are most resistant to extinction. - Correct Answer-Variable
According to Eysenck's trait theory of personality, introversion-extroversion is
one dimension of personality, while the second dimensions is: - Correct
Answer-Neuroticism
Therapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals understand the
thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. - Correct Answer-Cognitive-
behavioral therapy (CBT)
The concept of self-efficacy is central to which theory of personality? - Correct
Answer-Social cognitive theory
The big five personality traits include: - Correct Answer-Conscientiousness,
neuroticism, openness, extraversion, agreeableness
According to Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, which of the following
best describes positive reinforcement? - Correct Answer-Adding a stimulus to
increase the likelihood of a behavior
,The behavioral tendency to seek out novel experiences and take risks is known
as _______. - Correct Answer-Sensation seeking
True/false: The social cognitive theory of personality emphasizes the
interaction between personal, behavioral, and environmental factors in shaping
individual behavior. - Correct Answer-true
The concept of the "self-actualizing tendency" is central to which theory of
personality? - Correct Answer-Humanistic theory
According to Carl Rogers, the concept of ________ is the degree to which an
individual's self-concept matches their actual experience. - Correct Answer-
Congruence
Which of the following theories of personality emphasizes the role of
unconscious conflicts in shaping behavior? - Correct Answer-Psychoanalytic
Theory
True/false: according to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the id operates on the
pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of basic impulses. -
Correct Answer-True
Which psychological concept is central to the Humanistic Theory of
Personality? - Correct Answer-Self-actualization
The defense mechanism of projecting one's own unacceptable thoughts onto
others is known as ______. - Correct Answer-projection
, True/false: Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory emphasizes the
importance of observational learning and self-efficacy in personality
development. - Correct Answer-true
According to Erik Erikson, the primary psychosocial crisis faced during
adolescence is identity ______. - Correct Answer-confusion
True/false: The concept of self-actualization, proposed by Abraham Maslow,
refers to the motivation to realize one's full potential and achieve personal
growth. - Correct Answer-true
True/false: External locus of control is a belief that outcomes are primarily
determined by internal factors such as effort and abilities. - Correct Answer-
false
Who developed the theory of cognitive dissonance, which focuses on the
discomfort experienced when one's beliefs and behaviors are inconsistent? -
Correct Answer-Leon Festinger
The "Big Five" personality traits include all of the following except:
a) openness
b) conscientiousness
c) humility
d) neuroticism - Correct Answer-Humility
In Adler's theory, striving for ______ is a fundamental human motive. - Correct
Answer-Superiority
Pre-Assessment | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated
(Graded A+)
Which of the following is not a defense mechanism identified by Freud?
A) Repression
B) Sublimation
C) transference
D) Self-actualization - Correct Answer-Self-actualization
Which theory of personality is most concerned with the role of the
unconscious? - Correct Answer-Psychoanalytic Theory
The concept of the "Self-schema" in cognitive theories of personality refers to:
- Correct Answer-Organized beliefs and perceptions about oneself
Which personality assessment tool is based on the projective hypothesis? -
Correct Answer-Thematic apperception test (TAT)
True/false: the Rorschach ink blot test is a projective test commonly used to
assess personality traits and psychological disorders. - Correct Answer-true
,According to Alfred Adler, the driving force behind human behavior is the
pursuit of _______. - Correct Answer-Superiority
Kelly's theory of personality constructs suggests that individuals interpret and
predict events based on their unique ________ systems. - Correct Answer-
Construct
According to B.F. Skinner, behaviors that are reinforced on a ______ schedule
are most resistant to extinction. - Correct Answer-Variable
According to Eysenck's trait theory of personality, introversion-extroversion is
one dimension of personality, while the second dimensions is: - Correct
Answer-Neuroticism
Therapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals understand the
thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. - Correct Answer-Cognitive-
behavioral therapy (CBT)
The concept of self-efficacy is central to which theory of personality? - Correct
Answer-Social cognitive theory
The big five personality traits include: - Correct Answer-Conscientiousness,
neuroticism, openness, extraversion, agreeableness
According to Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, which of the following
best describes positive reinforcement? - Correct Answer-Adding a stimulus to
increase the likelihood of a behavior
,The behavioral tendency to seek out novel experiences and take risks is known
as _______. - Correct Answer-Sensation seeking
True/false: The social cognitive theory of personality emphasizes the
interaction between personal, behavioral, and environmental factors in shaping
individual behavior. - Correct Answer-true
The concept of the "self-actualizing tendency" is central to which theory of
personality? - Correct Answer-Humanistic theory
According to Carl Rogers, the concept of ________ is the degree to which an
individual's self-concept matches their actual experience. - Correct Answer-
Congruence
Which of the following theories of personality emphasizes the role of
unconscious conflicts in shaping behavior? - Correct Answer-Psychoanalytic
Theory
True/false: according to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the id operates on the
pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of basic impulses. -
Correct Answer-True
Which psychological concept is central to the Humanistic Theory of
Personality? - Correct Answer-Self-actualization
The defense mechanism of projecting one's own unacceptable thoughts onto
others is known as ______. - Correct Answer-projection
, True/false: Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory emphasizes the
importance of observational learning and self-efficacy in personality
development. - Correct Answer-true
According to Erik Erikson, the primary psychosocial crisis faced during
adolescence is identity ______. - Correct Answer-confusion
True/false: The concept of self-actualization, proposed by Abraham Maslow,
refers to the motivation to realize one's full potential and achieve personal
growth. - Correct Answer-true
True/false: External locus of control is a belief that outcomes are primarily
determined by internal factors such as effort and abilities. - Correct Answer-
false
Who developed the theory of cognitive dissonance, which focuses on the
discomfort experienced when one's beliefs and behaviors are inconsistent? -
Correct Answer-Leon Festinger
The "Big Five" personality traits include all of the following except:
a) openness
b) conscientiousness
c) humility
d) neuroticism - Correct Answer-Humility
In Adler's theory, striving for ______ is a fundamental human motive. - Correct
Answer-Superiority
