Personality Psychology Theory and Applications Quiz

Test your knowledge of personality theories with questions on Freud, Bandura, Erikson, and more. Dive into psychoanalytic, social cognitive, and trait theories!

#1

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which component of personality operates on the pleasure principle?

Ego
Superego
Id
Conscious
#2

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

Conscientiousness
Agreeableness
Introversion
Neuroticism
#3

Which theory of personality emphasizes the importance of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?

Trait theory
Humanistic theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Behavioral theory
#4

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be fulfilled before higher-level needs such as esteem and self-actualization?

Safety needs
Belongingness needs
Physiological needs
Esteem needs
#5

Which theorist proposed the concept of the collective unconscious, suggesting that it contains universal symbols and themes shared by all humanity?

Carl Rogers
Alfred Adler
Erik Erikson
Carl Jung
#6

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the impact of dispositional factors and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behavior?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
#7

Which theorist proposed the idea of the 'inferiority complex' and focused on the importance of striving for superiority as a key motivator in personality development?

Carl Rogers
Alfred Adler
Erik Erikson
Karen Horney
#8

According to Carl Rogers, what is the core need driving human behavior and personality development?

Self-actualization
Security
Belongingness
Recognition
#9

In the context of personality assessment, what does the MMPI-2 primarily measure?

Cognitive abilities
Trait-based personality dimensions
Emotional intelligence
Interpersonal skills
#10

What does the Rorschach inkblot test primarily assess in personality psychology?

Cognitive abilities
Unconscious thoughts and feelings
Trait-based personality dimensions
Emotional intelligence
#11

Which theorist is associated with the concept of self-concept, consisting of self-image, self-esteem, and ideal self?

Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
Albert Bandura
#12

Which type of assessment in personality psychology involves observing an individual's behavior in a controlled setting?

Projective tests
Self-report inventories
Behavioral assessments
Interviews
#13

According to the social cognitive theory, what term refers to the process of learning through observing others' behavior and its consequences?

Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Observational learning
Insight learning
#14

Which perspective in personality psychology emphasizes the role of unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and conflict resolution?

Trait perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Behavioral perspective
#15

According to Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory, what term describes an individual's belief in their capabilities to execute courses of action required to attain desired outcomes?

Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Self-concept
Self-actualization
#16

What is a critique often directed towards trait theory in personality psychology?

It fails to address individual differences.
It overlooks the role of unconscious processes.
It lacks empirical support.
It ignores the influence of genetics.
#17

Which of the following personality assessments is based on the theory that people interpret ambiguous stimuli based on their unconscious thoughts and feelings?

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
16PF Questionnaire
#18

Which of the following personality assessments is based on the lexical hypothesis, suggesting that important individual differences have been encoded into language over time?

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
16PF Questionnaire
#19

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts, feelings, and intentions to others?

Projection
Introjection
Reaction formation
Regression

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