The Study of Personality and Self-concept Quiz

Test your understanding of personality psychology with these challenging questions on theories, concepts, and theorists. How well do you know Freud, Erikson, and Rogers?

#1

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
#2

Which theory suggests that personality consists of three aspects: the id, ego, and superego?

Trait theory
Humanistic theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Social cognitive theory
#3

According to Carl Rogers, what is the term for the unconditional love and acceptance a person receives from others?

Self-esteem
Self-concept
Self-actualization
Unconditional positive regard
#4

Who developed the concept of the 'self-concept'?

Carl Jung
Carl Rogers
George Herbert Mead
Albert Bandura
#5

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary developmental task of adolescence?

Trust vs. mistrust
Industry vs. inferiority
Identity vs. role confusion
Integrity vs. despair
#6

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

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Gordon Allport
Robert McCrae and Paul Costa
#7

Who proposed the concept of self-actualization as a part of the hierarchy of needs?

Carl Jung
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
#8

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

Neuroticism
Extraversion
Openness
Machiavellianism
#9

Which theorist is known for proposing the concept of the social self?

Erik Erikson
Carl Rogers
George Herbert Mead
Alfred Adler
#10

Which of the following is NOT a projective test used to assess personality?

Rorschach Inkblot Test
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
#11

Which perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts in shaping personality?

Behavioral perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Trait perspective
#12

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

They overlook the influence of genetics on personality.
They fail to account for individual differences in behavior.
They rely too heavily on subjective interpretation.
They ignore the role of situational factors in behavior.
#13

According to the social cognitive theory, what is the term for the belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations?

Self-actualization
Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Self-concept
#14

Who developed the concept of the 'self-schema'?

Albert Bandura
George Kelly
Julian Rotter
Hazel Markus
#15

Which psychologist developed the concept of reciprocal determinism?

B.F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
Sigmund Freud
Erik Erikson
#16

What is the term for the process of seeking out and interpreting situations so as to attain a consistent and stable sense of self?

Self-monitoring
Self-verification
Self-regulation
Self-perception

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