Perspectives in Personality Psychology Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on psychoanalytic theory, Big Five traits, humanistic perspectives, and more in this personality psychology quiz.

#1

Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory of personality?

Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
Abraham Maslow
#2

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

Extraversion
Neuroticism
Authoritarianism
Conscientiousness
#3

According to the humanistic perspective, what is the primary motive driving human behavior?

Desire for pleasure
Unconscious conflicts
Self-actualization and fulfillment
Fear of punishment
#4

Who proposed the concept of the 'collective unconscious'?

Erik Erikson
Alfred Adler
Carl Jung
Erich Fromm
#5

What does the id represent in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

The rational, decision-making aspect of personality
The unconscious, instinctual drives seeking immediate gratification
The moral standards and values internalized from society
The self-actualizing tendency towards personal growth
#6

According to the trait perspective, what are the fundamental dimensions of personality?

The id, ego, and superego
The unconscious, conscious, and preconscious
Extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness
The self, self-concept, and self-esteem
#7

What is the central idea behind humanistic perspectives in personality psychology?

The influence of unconscious desires
The role of genetics in personality development
The importance of self-actualization and personal growth
The impact of environmental factors on behavior
#8

According to the psychodynamic perspective, what constitutes the ego?

The primitive, instinctual part of personality
The moral compass that mediates between the id and superego
The conscious, rational part of personality
The repository of societal norms and values
#9

Which of the following is a criticism of trait theories in personality psychology?

They lack empirical support
They ignore the role of genetics
They oversimplify the complexity of personality
They emphasize unconscious conflicts
#10

What is the main focus of social cognitive theories of personality?

Unconscious desires and conflicts
The influence of genetics
The interplay between individual, environment, and behavior
The role of early childhood experiences
#11

Which of the following is a key aspect of the psychodynamic perspective?

Self-actualization
Conditioning and reinforcement
Unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences
Hierarchy of needs
#12

Who developed the concept of the 'self' as a central aspect of personality?

Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
Alfred Adler
Abraham Maslow
#13

Which theorist proposed the concept of self-efficacy?

Carl Jung
Karen Horney
Erik Erikson
Albert Bandura
#14

Who is associated with the concept of the 'self-schema'?

Carl Rogers
George Kelly
Albert Bandura
Gordon Allport

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