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Personality Theories and Concepts Quiz

#1

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

Costa and McCrae
Explanation

Costa and McCrae

#2

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

Social cognitive theory
Explanation

Interaction of cognitive processes, behaviors, and environment

#3

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

Imagination
Explanation

Imagination

#4

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

Trait
Explanation

Stable characteristic causing consistent behavior

#5

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

Perceptiveness
Explanation

Not a dimension of the 'Big Five' traits

#6

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

Id
Explanation

Operates on pleasure principle, seeks immediate gratification

#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
Explanation

Hierarchy of needs theory

#8

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

Introversion and extraversion
Explanation

Introversion and extraversion

#9

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

B.F. Skinner
Explanation

Theory of operant conditioning

#10

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

Alfred Adler
Explanation

Associated with inferiority complex, self-improvement

#11

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

Humanistic theory
Explanation

Emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization

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