Personality Theories and Concepts Quiz

Test your knowledge on personality theories and concepts with questions about Big Five traits, Freudian psychoanalysis, Jungian attitudes, and more.

#1

Who proposed the concept of the 'Big Five' personality traits?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Albert Bandura
Costa and McCrae
#2

Which theory suggests that behavior is determined by the interaction of cognitive processes, behaviors, and environmental factors?

Trait theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Social cognitive theory
Humanistic theory
#3

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

Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Imagination
Agreeableness
#4

According to the trait theory perspective, which term describes a stable characteristic that causes a person to behave consistently over time?

State
Situation
Trait
Disposition
#5

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

Extraversion
Agreeableness
Openness
Perceptiveness
#6

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the mind operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification?

Id
Ego
Superego
Conscious mind
#7

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs theory, suggesting that individuals are motivated to fulfill basic needs before progressing to higher-level needs?

Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
Karen Horney
#8

According to Carl Jung, what are the two primary attitudes that people use to interact with the world?

Introversion and extraversion
Intuition and sensing
Thinking and feeling
Judging and perceiving
#9

Who is known for proposing the theory of operant conditioning, which suggests that behavior is influenced by consequences such as reinforcement or punishment?

Albert Bandura
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Jean Piaget
#10

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the 'inferiority complex' and the need for self-improvement as fundamental to personality development?

Sigmund Freud
Alfred Adler
Erik Erikson
Carl Rogers
#11

Which personality theory emphasizes the importance of personal growth, self-actualization, and the pursuit of one's potential?

Trait theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Humanistic theory
Social cognitive theory

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