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What is the primary concern of Rogers in relation to the self-concept?

The enhancement of self-concept through therapy
The self-concept's role in achieving unconditional positive regard
The consistency between the self-concept and real-life experiences (correct)
The alignment of self-concept with one's social status

Which term describes positive behavior toward a person that is based on certain behaviors?

Mutual Respect
Unconditional Positive Regard
Conditional Positive Regard (correct)
Internalized Acceptance

What does self-actualization refer to in Maslow's theory?

Acquiring knowledge through experiences
Gaining recognition and self-esteem in a community
The innate drive towards personal growth and maximum potential (correct)
Achieving societal norms and expectations

What is one of the main criticisms of humanistic theories?

They lack empirical testability and adequate evidence. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are identified as major contributors to personality in biological theories?

Brain structures, neurochemistry, and genetic factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of personality, what distinguishes gender from sex?

Sex is biological while gender is psychological and sociocultural. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of an unstructured interview?

It is informal and allows topics to arise naturally. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the halo effect refer to in personality assessments?

The tendency to judge unrelated aspects based on a first impression. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment involves recording the frequency of specific behaviors?

Behavioral assessment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is essential for a reliability test in personality assessments?

It must provide the same score consistently over time. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the five dimensions of the Five Factor Model (FFM)?

Openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criticism of trait theories of personality?

They do not account for situational influences on behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

In Freud's theory, which part of the personality operates according to the pleasure principle?

Id (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves denying painful thoughts access to consciousness?

Repression (A) Signup and view all the answers

What stage of Freud's psychosexual development occurs from ages 3 to 6 years?

Phallic stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'conscientiousness' in the Five Factor Model?

Being responsible and organized (C) Signup and view all the answers

What criticism is commonly associated with psychoanalytic theories?

They lack empirical support and are difficult to test (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of consciousness defined by Freud?

Subconscious (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does humanistic theory emphasize as fundamental in the formation of personality?

Unique perception and interpretation of the world (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which trait in the Five Factor Model is associated with being trusting and good-natured?

Agreeableness (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Personality Traits

Relatively stable and consistent characteristics that describe a person's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Five Factor Model (FFM)

A modern trait theory describing personality using five dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.