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Personality Theories and Key Figures Quiz

#1

Who developed the psychoanalytic theory of personality?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Father of psychoanalysis

#2

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts?

Psychoanalytic theory
Explanation

Focuses on unconscious desires

#3

Which personality theory emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and the choices individuals make in shaping their personalities?

Humanistic theory
Explanation

Focuses on personal growth

#4

Which theorist is associated with the concept of the 'hierarchy of needs'?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchical motivation theory

#5

Who proposed the concept of the collective unconscious?

Carl Jung
Explanation

Founder of analytical psychology

#6

According to Bandura's social cognitive theory, what is reciprocal determinism?

The continuous interaction between behavior, cognitive factors, and environmental influences
Explanation

Mutual influence of behavior and environment

#7

Which personality theorist introduced the concept of self-actualization?

Carl Rogers
Explanation

Emphasized self-fulfillment

#8

Who proposed the Big Five personality traits?

Gordon Allport
Explanation

Identified fundamental traits

#9

Who introduced the concept of the inferiority complex?

Karen Horney
Explanation

Stressed social influences

#10

Who proposed the theory of psychological types, including introversion and extroversion?

Carl Jung
Explanation

Introduced personality archetypes

#11

Which theorist is known for his work on the social learning theory and the Bobo doll experiment?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Pioneer of observational learning

#12

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs in human motivation?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchy of human needs

#13

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary crisis faced during adolescence?

Identity vs. Role Confusion
Explanation

Identity formation stage

#14

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, what is the role of the ego?

To balance the demands of the id and superego
Explanation

Mediates between impulses and morality

#15

Who introduced the concept of 'self-schema'?

George Kelly
Explanation

Cognitive organization of self

#16

According to Adlerian psychology, what is the primary motivator of human behavior?

The pursuit of superiority
Explanation

Drive for competence

#17

Who proposed the concept of 'psychological resilience'?

Martin Seligman
Explanation

Capacity to bounce back

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