Quiz 9
Module 10 (Personality)
Question 1
According to Eysenck’s Trait Theory in the textbook, which combination of the three personality dimensions best describes a person who is optimistic?
A. Extraversion, unstable, low constraint
B. Introversion, stable, low constraint
C. Extraversion, stable, high constraint
D. Introversion, unstable, high constraint
Answer
A. Extraversion, unstable, low constraint
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true for both Carl Rogers’s and Abraham Maslow’s theories of personality?
A. You should discard traits that prevent your personal growth.
B. Anxiety will be reduced once all of your needs are met.
C. The meaning of life is revealed once your dissonance is reduced.
D. The people around you can affect your personal development.
Answer
D. The people around you can affect your personal development.
Love and belonging in Hierarchy of Needs and Rogers’ belief in how other individuals can hinder becoming ideal self
Question 3
According to the textbook, a self-schema chart is full of descriptors aligning with your sense of self. How do you identify your strongest descriptors?
A. They are the descriptors that overlap with the center self.
B. They are the descriptors connected to self by solid lines.
C. They are the descriptors connected to self by dashed lines.
D. They are the descriptors connected to self by bolded lines.
Answer
A. They are the descriptors that overlap with the center self.
Question 4
According to the textbook, which of the following statements accurately describes “conditions of worth” in humanism?
A. Conditions of worth and unconditional positive regard work together to shape the child’s personality
B. Conditions of worth give the child something positive to aspire to
C. Conditions of worth inhibit the expression of a child’s true self
D. Conditions of worth help the child develop a healthy self-esteem
Answer
C. Conditions of worth inhibit the expression of a child’s true self
Humanists believe that a child should be viewed through the lens of unconditional positive regard in order to develop authentically, whereas conditions of worth can limit the true self.
Question 5
According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, if you feel isolated from others, which of the following needs will you be unable to meet?
A. A successful career
B. A high sense of self love
C. A sense of security
D. Access to sufficient resources
Answer
B. A high sense of self love
Maslow’s theory indicates a need for belonging must be met before a high self esteem is reached.
Question 6
In order to get to his current managerial role, Mr. Dobby has had to deceive his superiors multiple times. On his resume to the company, he lied about his prior work experience. He also often gets his coworkers in trouble to increase his standing within the company. Lastly, he can be aggressive towards his coworkers, while warm and kind to his bosses. According to the textbook, which of the following negative personality traits best describes Mr. Dobby?
A. Psychopathy
B. Machiavellianism
C. Obsessive
D. Narcissism
Answer
Mr. Dobby is manipulating and deceiving others for his own personal gain with little regard to how it hurts others.
Question 7
Which of the following individuals is most likely to struggle with developing a strong sense of self-esteem, according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A. A college student who feels confident in their abilities but lacks close friendships
B. A recent graduate with a supportive social circle but who is unemployed
C. An athlete with high status and recognition but who is seeking more personal growth
D. An individual who has reliable access to shelter but feels disconnected from their purpose
Answer
B. A recent graduate with a supportive social circle but who is unemployed
Question 8
During a job interview, Maya intended to say, “I’ve always admired your company’s mission,” but instead she said, “I’ve always admired my company’s mission.” How would psychodynamic theory explain this error?
A. Displacement of feelings that are undesirable to the Superego
B. Denial of objective reality to protect the Ego
C. The unconscious mind slipping into conscious behavior
D. Sublimation of negative thoughts into a positive outlet
Answer
C. The unconscious mind slipping into conscious behavior
A Freudian slip occurs when unconscious thoughts or desires unintentionally surface in speech. Maya’s accidental use of “my” instead of “your” may reflect a hidden wish to already be part of the company or a sense of over-identification with the role.
Question 9
After taking a poll of the class, most students believe they are faster runners than most people their same age, even if they don’t play sports. According to the textbook, what is the best explanation for this pattern?
A. The better-than-average effect
B. Upward comparisons
C. High self-esteem
D. Self-schema
Answer
A. The better-than-average effect
This effect makes people believe they are better in most ways than others.
Question 10
After experiencing a devastating loss at the Grammys this year, Billie Eilish thought that her brother, Finneas, was more disappointed about the loss than he cared to admit. According to the textbook, which best describes the defense mechanism that Billie is demonstrating?
A. Sublimation
B. Repression
C. Displacement
D. Projection
Answer
D. Projection
She is attributing her disappointment to Finneas.