Theories of Personality and Psychological Perspectives Quiz

Test your knowledge of personality psychology theories! Freud, behaviorism, social learning, and more in this quiz. How much do you know?

#1

According to Freudian theory, which component of personality operates on the pleasure principle?

Ego
Superego
Id
Conscious
#2

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of environmental influences on behavior?

Behavioral perspective
Cognitive perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
#3

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping behavior?

Humanistic perspective
Behavioral perspective
Cognitive perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
#4

Who proposed the theory of self-actualization?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
B.F. Skinner
#5

According to the psychoanalytic theory, which part of the mind contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are below the level of conscious awareness?

Ego
Superego
Conscious
Unconscious
#6

Who developed the hierarchy of needs theory?

B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
#7

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

Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Introversion
Agreeableness
#8

Which theorist is associated with the concept of the collective unconscious?

Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
Carl Jung
Erik Erikson
#9

The process of shaping behavior by rewarding desired behaviors and punishing undesired ones is known as:

Observational learning
Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Insight learning
#10

The approach that suggests behavior is driven by the desire to achieve personal growth and fulfillment is known as:

Psychoanalytic theory
Behaviorism
Humanistic psychology
Cognitive psychology
#11

According to the social cognitive perspective, behavior is influenced by:

Genetic predispositions only
Environmental factors only
Interactions between personal factors, environmental factors, and behavior
Personality traits only
#12

The concept of reciprocal determinism is associated with which psychological perspective?

Social cognitive perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
Humanistic perspective
Behavioral perspective
#13

The trait theory of personality focuses on:

Unconscious conflicts
Observational learning
Genetic predispositions
Environmental influences
#14

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of free will and personal responsibility in determining behavior?

Psychoanalytic perspective
Humanistic perspective
Behavioral perspective
Cognitive perspective
#15

The concept of 'cognitive dissonance' is associated with which psychological perspective?

Social cognitive perspective
Humanistic perspective
Cognitive perspective
Behavioral perspective

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