Personality Development and Social Behavior Quiz

Income level is not a significant factor in personality development; it's influenced by genetics, environment, and experiences.

Conformity is the process of adjusting behavior to fit in with the group.

During adolescence, individuals face the developmental crisis of identity vs. role confusion, as per Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory.

Albert Bandura proposed the Social Learning Theory, highlighting the role of observational learning and modeling in personality development.

Carl Rogers is associated with the concept of 'self-concept,' emphasizing the individual's perception of themselves.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs must be met first before individuals can pursue higher-level needs like safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization.

The 'Big Five' personality traits theory assesses five major dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Conformity in social psychology refers to individuals acting in accordance with group norms, even if it contradicts their personal beliefs.

Social comparison is the process where individuals evaluate themselves by comparing their abilities and opinions to others.

Being reserved is not a characteristic of an extroverted personality; extroverts are typically outgoing and sociable.

Logical reasoning is not a component of emotional intelligence (EI); EI includes self-awareness, empathy, and social skills.

Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort from inconsistency between thoughts/behaviors and attitudes/beliefs.

False consensus effect is the tendency to overestimate the commonality of one's beliefs and behaviors in others.

Projection is the psychological mechanism of attributing one's own undesirable traits or emotions to others.

Humanistic theory suggests that individuals strive for self-actualization, fulfilling their potential and achieving personal growth.

The 'Halo Effect' is the tendency to judge someone based on a single positive trait, influencing overall perception.

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

The 'Pygmalion Effect' is the tendency to perform better when higher expectations are placed on an individual.

The Oedipal stage is not one of the stages in Freud's psychosexual development theory; it includes oral, anal, phallic, latent, and genital stages.

Albert Bandura proposed the theory of 'reciprocal determinism,' highlighting the continuous interaction of cognitive processes, behavior, and environmental factors in shaping personality.