Psych 331 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Personality correct answer: The dynamic and organized set of characteristics possessed by a person that uniquely influences his or her cognitions, motivations and behaviors in certain situations. Why are there multiple theories? correct answer: 1. Different backgrounds (everyone is raised differently) 2. Unique ways of looking at the world Criteria of a useful theory (5) correct answer: 1. Generates Research 2. Falsifiable (Verifiable)-- can confirm or deny theory 3. Organized Known Data 4. Guides Action (Practical) 5. Internally Consistent Importance of anxiety correct answer: If not calm, it can lead to neurosis. Treated with free association, dream analysis, and transference. Defense Mechanisms (7) correct answer: 1. Blind Spots (Avoiding seeing the things that will cause you harm) 2. Compartmentalization (Separate beliefs and actions into different actions - Behaviors doesn't match belief - Dividing beliefs to not create anxiety) 3. Rationalization (Make up excuses to avoid guilt) 4. Excessive self control (No emotional expression - Restricting emotions) 5. Arbitrary Rightness (Asserting their statements) 6. Elusiveness (Deny making a claim that