Theoretical Perspectives on Personality and Defense Mechanisms Quiz

Explore theoretical perspectives on personality, defense mechanisms, and influential psychologists. Challenge yourself with 13 insightful questions!

#1

Which theoretical perspective on personality emphasizes the importance of unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences?

Behavioral perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Trait perspective
#2

Who proposed the psychodynamic theory, emphasizing the role of unconscious conflicts and defense mechanisms in shaping personality?

B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
#3

According to the trait perspective, which term refers to the stable characteristics that define an individual's personality?

Defense mechanisms
Phenotypes
Traits
Archetypes
#4

Who proposed the hierarchy of needs, suggesting that individuals are motivated to fulfill basic physiological needs before progressing to higher-level needs?

Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
#5

According to the psychoanalytic perspective, what part of the personality represents the internalized moral standards and values?

Ego
Superego
Id
Conscious mind
#6

Who proposed the concept of 'self-concept,' emphasizing the importance of how individuals perceive themselves in personality development?

Albert Bandura
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Erik Erikson
#7

According to the psychoanalytic perspective, which component of personality operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification?

Ego
Superego
Id
Conscious mind
#8

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's unacceptable qualities or feelings to others?

Rationalization
Displacement
Projection
Regression
#9

Which theoretical perspective on personality focuses on the influence of cognitive processes, such as thoughts and perceptions, in shaping personality?

Behavioral perspective
Biological perspective
Cognitive perspective
Humanistic perspective
#10

Who proposed the social-cognitive theory, emphasizing the role of observational learning, self-efficacy, and reciprocal determinism in personality development?

Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lev Vygotsky
#11

Which defense mechanism involves reverting to childlike behavior and characteristics to cope with stress?

Regression
Sublimation
Projection
Denial
#12

Which theoretical perspective on personality emphasizes the role of genetics, brain structures, and biochemical influences in shaping personality traits?

Behavioral perspective
Biological perspective
Cognitive perspective
Humanistic perspective
#13

According to the humanistic perspective, what is the innate drive towards realizing one's full potential called?

Self-actualization
Ego
Id
Superego

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