Psychology Mcqs

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1.According to studies on self-perception, how do most individuals tend to see themselves compared to others?

2.Irving has consistently been a successful student and believes he will excel in his psychology class. Based on Bandura’s cognitive theory, what characteristic does Irving demonstrate?

3.Among the following personality theories, which one emphasizes the least amount of determinism?

4.According to Freud, what is the primary cause of most personality disorders?

5.Harvey Hedonist lives primarily to satisfy his bodily desires and seeks instant gratification. According to Freud, which part of his psyche is controlling him?

6.After receiving what she perceives as unfair criticism from her supervisor, Tania directs her frustration towards her team members. Which defense mechanism is Tania most likely exhibiting?

7.What did Alfred Adler identify as the main driving force behind an individual's behavior?

8.What best defines a personality theory?

9.Which of the following traits is part of the five-factor model of personality?

10.What did Freud identify as essential for maintaining psychological well-being?

11.In Freud's theory, the process by which a child adopts the traits and morals of the parent of the same gender, related to the Oedipal and Electra complexes, is known as:

12.Given the personality traits of one identical twin, what can you generally predict about the personality of the other twin?

13.How do behaviorists explain the development of personality?

14.Which concept is central to Carl Rogers' theory of personality?

15.What characteristic might a person exhibit if their self-esteem is excessively elevated?

16.What is the primary criticism directed at humanistic theory?

17.According to Jung, which three fundamental universal concepts exist in every individual across all cultures?

18.Which projective assessment involves asking the participant, "What could this be?" when shown ambiguous stimuli?

19.What does the term 'personality' primarily describe?

20.According to Freud, during each psychosexual stage, which body area becomes the primary focus of pleasure?

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