#1
Which of the following is a key component of the Big Five personality traits?
Conscientiousness
ExplanationConscientiousness is a primary trait in the Big Five model.
#2
What term is used to describe the consistent, enduring, and unique characteristics of an individual's personality?
Trait
ExplanationTraits are enduring personality features.
#3
Which of the following is a core assumption of trait theories in personality psychology?
Personality traits are relatively stable over time
ExplanationTrait theories assert stability in personality traits.
#4
What is the main focus of the biological perspective on personality?
Genetic and neurological factors
ExplanationBiological perspective focuses on genetic and neurological influences.
#5
In the context of personality assessment, what does the MMPI measure?
Psychopathology and abnormal behavior
ExplanationMMPI assesses psychopathology and abnormal behavior.
#6
Who developed the psychodynamic theory of personality?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationSigmund Freud is the founder of psychodynamic theory.
#7
What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) measure?
Personality Preferences
ExplanationMBTI measures preferences in personality.
#8
What is the primary focus of humanistic psychology in understanding personality?
Self-actualization
ExplanationHumanistic psychology emphasizes self-fulfillment.
#9
Which of the following is a criticism of trait theories of personality?
They overemphasize situational factors
ExplanationTrait theories neglect situational influences.
#10
What is the central idea behind the social-cognitive theory of personality?
Observational learning and cognition
ExplanationSocial-cognitive theory emphasizes learning through observation.
#11
Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person?
Projection
ExplanationProjection involves attributing one's feelings to others.
#12
According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory, what is the primary task during the stage of adolescence?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
ExplanationAdolescence primarily focuses on identity formation.
#13
In the context of personality assessment, what does the Rorschach Inkblot Test involve?
Interpreting ambiguous images
ExplanationThe Rorschach Test interprets ambiguous stimuli.
#14
Who proposed the concept of the 'collective unconscious' as part of analytical psychology?
Carl Jung
ExplanationCarl Jung introduced the collective unconscious.
#15
Which of the following is a key concept in Albert Bandura's social-cognitive theory?
Reciprocal determinism
ExplanationReciprocal determinism is central to Bandura's theory.