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Theories of Personality and Psychological Perspectives Quiz

#1

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

Id
Explanation

Operates on pleasure principle.

#2

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

Behavioral perspective
Explanation

Focuses on environmental influences.

#3

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

Psychoanalytic perspective
Explanation

Emphasizes role of unconscious conflicts.

#4

Who proposed the theory of self-actualization?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Proposed theory of self-actualization.

#5

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

Unconscious
Explanation

Contains thoughts below conscious awareness.

#6

Who developed the hierarchy of needs theory?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Developed hierarchy of needs theory.

#7

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

Introversion
Explanation

Not a Big Five personality trait.

#8

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

Carl Jung
Explanation

Associated with collective unconscious.

#9

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

Operant conditioning
Explanation

Shaping behavior through rewards and punishment.

#10

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

Humanistic psychology
Explanation

Behavior driven by desire for growth.

#11

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

Interactions between personal factors, environmental factors, and behavior
Explanation

Behavior influenced by interactions.

#12

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

Social cognitive perspective
Explanation

Associated with reciprocal determinism.

#13

The trait theory of personality focuses on:

Genetic predispositions
Explanation

Focuses on genetic predispositions.

#14

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

Humanistic perspective
Explanation

Emphasizes free will and responsibility.

#15

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

Cognitive perspective
Explanation

Associated with cognitive dissonance.

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