WGU D564 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT V1 & V2
NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| D564 THEORIES OF
PERSONALITY OA EXAM WITH COMPLETE REAL
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D564 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY OA V1.
Which theory of psychodynamics used psychological conflict and
defense mechanisms to explain psychological problems in adjustment?
A. Interpersonal psychoanalysis
B. Classical psychoanalysis
C. Analytical psychology
D. Individual psychology - Correct Answer - Classical psychoanalysis
A theory of personality states that social interest, rather than selfishness,
is required for health, which involves love, work, and social interaction.
Whose theory is this?
A. Horney
B. Erikson
C. Adler
D. Freud - Correct Answer - Adler
A parent almost always gives in to the demands of their child, catering to
their needs. Which psychoanalytic theorist was specifically critical of
this parenting style?
A. Erikson
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,B. Jung
C. Freud
D. Adler - Correct Answer - Adler
A person is always seeking love and minimizing selfish needs that could
interfere with being loved. Which psychoanalytic theorist proposed that
this type of behavior demonstrates the self-effacing solution to neurotic
conflict?
A. Adler
B. Erikson
C. Horney
D. Freud - Correct Answer - Horney
An individual felt inferior to friends in childhood when playing sports.
As an adult, the person prioritizes a lifestyle of athleticism and exercise
to have a sense of strength.
Which psychoanalytic theorist proposed the fundamental motive
described in the scenario?
A. Freud
B. Horney
C. Erikson
D. Adler - Correct Answer - Adler
A therapist conducts research on resiliency and active coping of people
following a natural disaster. Which perspective of psychology is
included in their study?
A. Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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,B. Buddhist psychology
C. Positive psychology
D. Cognitive social learning - Correct Answer - Positive psychology
A person is loud and outgoing when at home with their family. When the
person is at work or with friends, they are much quieter and reserved.
What is the theoretical perspective of personality that would focus on
how the person learned to respond differently in the two settings?
A. Personological
B. Biological
C. Behavioral
D. Factor analytical - Correct Answer - Behavioral
Which personality aspect was proposed as an evolved psychological
mechanism by David Buss?
A. Self-directed speech
B. Creative interests
C. Empathic understanding
D. Behavioral imitation - Correct Answer - Behavioral imitation
A company wants to increase worker effectiveness by helping meet the
lower-order needs of employees when possible.
What is the perspective of psychology that supports this style of
business?
A. Cognitive
B. Biological
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, C. Humanistic
D. Psychodynamic - Correct Answer - Humanistic
An employee always had the goal of becoming a shift manager. After
receiving a promotion to become a shift manager, the employee set a
new goal of becoming a plant manager.
Which term did Carl Rogers develop to describe this behavior?
A. Being motivation
B. Actualizing tendency
C. Unconditional positive regard
D. Self-actualization - Correct Answer - Actualizing tendency
Which of the five psychosexual stages is associated with the
development of orderliness?
A. Anal
B. Oral
C. Genital
D. Phallic - Correct Answer - Anal
What are Freud's three levels of consciousness?
A. Id, ego, superego
B. Conscious, preconscious, unconscious
C. Psychosis, projective, neurosis
D. Associations, neurosis, psychosis - Correct Answer - Conscious,
preconscious, unconscious
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NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| D564 THEORIES OF
PERSONALITY OA EXAM WITH COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
D564 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY OA V1.
Which theory of psychodynamics used psychological conflict and
defense mechanisms to explain psychological problems in adjustment?
A. Interpersonal psychoanalysis
B. Classical psychoanalysis
C. Analytical psychology
D. Individual psychology - Correct Answer - Classical psychoanalysis
A theory of personality states that social interest, rather than selfishness,
is required for health, which involves love, work, and social interaction.
Whose theory is this?
A. Horney
B. Erikson
C. Adler
D. Freud - Correct Answer - Adler
A parent almost always gives in to the demands of their child, catering to
their needs. Which psychoanalytic theorist was specifically critical of
this parenting style?
A. Erikson
pg. 1
,B. Jung
C. Freud
D. Adler - Correct Answer - Adler
A person is always seeking love and minimizing selfish needs that could
interfere with being loved. Which psychoanalytic theorist proposed that
this type of behavior demonstrates the self-effacing solution to neurotic
conflict?
A. Adler
B. Erikson
C. Horney
D. Freud - Correct Answer - Horney
An individual felt inferior to friends in childhood when playing sports.
As an adult, the person prioritizes a lifestyle of athleticism and exercise
to have a sense of strength.
Which psychoanalytic theorist proposed the fundamental motive
described in the scenario?
A. Freud
B. Horney
C. Erikson
D. Adler - Correct Answer - Adler
A therapist conducts research on resiliency and active coping of people
following a natural disaster. Which perspective of psychology is
included in their study?
A. Maslow's hierarchy of needs
pg. 2
,B. Buddhist psychology
C. Positive psychology
D. Cognitive social learning - Correct Answer - Positive psychology
A person is loud and outgoing when at home with their family. When the
person is at work or with friends, they are much quieter and reserved.
What is the theoretical perspective of personality that would focus on
how the person learned to respond differently in the two settings?
A. Personological
B. Biological
C. Behavioral
D. Factor analytical - Correct Answer - Behavioral
Which personality aspect was proposed as an evolved psychological
mechanism by David Buss?
A. Self-directed speech
B. Creative interests
C. Empathic understanding
D. Behavioral imitation - Correct Answer - Behavioral imitation
A company wants to increase worker effectiveness by helping meet the
lower-order needs of employees when possible.
What is the perspective of psychology that supports this style of
business?
A. Cognitive
B. Biological
pg. 3
, C. Humanistic
D. Psychodynamic - Correct Answer - Humanistic
An employee always had the goal of becoming a shift manager. After
receiving a promotion to become a shift manager, the employee set a
new goal of becoming a plant manager.
Which term did Carl Rogers develop to describe this behavior?
A. Being motivation
B. Actualizing tendency
C. Unconditional positive regard
D. Self-actualization - Correct Answer - Actualizing tendency
Which of the five psychosexual stages is associated with the
development of orderliness?
A. Anal
B. Oral
C. Genital
D. Phallic - Correct Answer - Anal
What are Freud's three levels of consciousness?
A. Id, ego, superego
B. Conscious, preconscious, unconscious
C. Psychosis, projective, neurosis
D. Associations, neurosis, psychosis - Correct Answer - Conscious,
preconscious, unconscious
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