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Psychological Concepts in Personality Development Quiz

#1

Which psychological theory suggests that personality is shaped by unconscious processes?

Psychoanalytic theory
Explanation

Personality shaped by unconscious processes.

#2

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs theory in personality development?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchy of needs theory by Abraham Maslow.

#3

Who developed the concept of self-efficacy?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Concept of self-efficacy developed by Albert Bandura.

#4

Who proposed the theory of moral development, which consists of three levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional morality?

Lawrence Kohlberg
Explanation

Theory of moral development proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg.

#5

According to the psychoanalytic perspective, which part of the personality operates based on the reality principle?

Ego
Explanation

Part of personality operating based on reality principle.

#6

According to Freud, which part of the mind operates on the pleasure principle?

Id
Explanation

Part of the mind operating on pleasure principle.

#7

Which of the following is a defense mechanism identified by Freud?

Repression
Explanation

Defense mechanism identified by Freud.

#8

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others?

Projection
Explanation

Tendency to attribute one's thoughts and feelings to others.

#9

Which theory suggests that personality develops as a result of interactions between individuals and their social environment?

Social learning theory
Explanation

Personality development via interactions with social environment.

#10

Which concept refers to the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values?

Confirmation bias
Explanation

Tendency to favor information confirming preexisting beliefs.

#11

Who proposed the concept of the 'inferiority complex'?

Alfred Adler
Explanation

Concept of 'inferiority complex' proposed by Alfred Adler.

#12

According to the Big Five personality traits, which trait refers to the tendency to be organized and responsible?

Conscientiousness
Explanation

Trait related to being organized and responsible.

#13

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary developmental task during adolescence?

Identity vs. role confusion
Explanation

Primary task during adolescence according to Erikson.

#14

Which personality trait is characterized by emotional stability and resilience to stress?

Neuroticism
Explanation

Trait characterized by emotional stability and resilience.

#15

Which personality trait is associated with being imaginative and open to new experiences?

Openness to experience
Explanation

Trait associated with being imaginative and open.

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