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Fundamentals of Personality Psychology Quiz

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Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'Big Five' personality traits?

Raymond Cattell

Explanation

Raymond Cattell proposed the concept.

What does the 'Big Five' model of personality consist of?

5 broad dimensions

Explanation

The 'Big Five' model consists of 5 broad dimensions.

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn the norms and behaviors of their culture?

Socialization

Explanation

Socialization is the term for this process.

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary developmental task during adolescence?

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Explanation

Identity vs. Role Confusion is the primary task.

What is the term for the process by which individuals strive to maintain consistency between their beliefs and behaviors?

Congruence

Explanation

The term for this process is congruence.

Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development, which includes the eight stages from infancy to old age?

Erik Erikson

Explanation

Erik Erikson proposed this theory.

According to Freud, which component of personality operates on the pleasure principle?

Explanation

The Id operates on the pleasure principle.

What does the Rorschach inkblot test assess?

Personality

Explanation

The Rorschach inkblot test assesses personality.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Big Five' personality traits?

Machiavellianism

Explanation

Machiavellianism is not one of the 'Big Five' traits.

#10

What is the term for the tendency to favor one's own group over others?

In-group bias

Explanation

In-group bias describes this tendency.

#11

Which of the following is NOT one of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Explanation

Generativity vs. Stagnation is not one of his stages.

#12

Who developed the theory of self-efficacy?

Albert Bandura

Explanation

Albert Bandura developed the theory.

#13

Who proposed the theory of self-actualization and unconditional positive regard?

Carl Rogers

Explanation

Carl Rogers proposed the theory.

#14

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the 'self' as composed of the 'real', 'ideal', and 'ought' selves?

George Kelly

Explanation

George Kelly is associated with this concept.

#15

Which of the following is a criticism of trait theory in personality psychology?

It cannot account for changes in behavior across situations

Explanation

Trait theory lacks explanation for behavior changes across situations.

#16

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that contribute to personality development according to the social-cognitive perspective?

Genetics

Explanation

Genetics is not a factor according to this perspective.

#17

Which theory of personality suggests that behavior is determined by the interaction between cognitive processes, environmental factors, and personal characteristics?

Social-cognitive theory

Explanation

Social-cognitive theory suggests this.

Fundamentals of Personality Psychology Quiz

Which theorist proposed the concept of the 'Big Five' personality traits?

What does the 'Big Five' model of personality consist of?

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn the norms and behaviors of their culture?

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary developmental task during adolescence?

What is the term for the process by which individuals strive to maintain consistency between their beliefs and behaviors?

Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development, which includes the eight stages from infancy to old age?

According to Freud, which component of personality operates on the pleasure principle?

What does the Rorschach inkblot test assess?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Big Five' personality traits?

What is the term for the tendency to favor one's own group over others?

Which of the following is NOT one of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

Who developed the theory of self-efficacy?

Who proposed the theory of self-actualization and unconditional positive regard?

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the 'self' as composed of the 'real', 'ideal', and 'ought' selves?

Which of the following is a criticism of trait theory in personality psychology?

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that contribute to personality development according to the social-cognitive perspective?

Which theory of personality suggests that behavior is determined by the interaction between cognitive processes, environmental factors, and personal characteristics?

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