Psychology Chapter 11 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which statement summarizes the main idea of reciprocal determinism? (Select all that apply)

How we cope with anxiety reflects our personality

Emotions are cognitive processes with behavioral antecedents

Our defense mechanisms are formed in childhood

Our behavior, cognitive processes, and situational context all influence each other (correct)

Which individual is probably not living in a culture that promotes a collectivist view of the world?

Aaron, who lives in South Africa

Margaret, who lives in South Korea

Marta, who lives in Brazil

James, who lives in England (correct)

This process of moving to an area that is most suited for one's personality tendencies is called selective ________.

migration

According to Galen, the ______ person is passionate, ambitious, and bold.

Choleric Signup and view all the answers

How can parents help their children achieve high congruence?

Giving unconditional positive regard Signup and view all the answers

What was responsible for the development of the indigenous model of studying the cultural context of personality?

The dominance of Western approaches to studying personality in non-Western cultures Signup and view all the answers

In Albert Bandura's social-cognitive theory, behavior refers to ________?

Anything an individual does that can be punished or rewarded Signup and view all the answers

Tammy has a high positive view of challenges. When she doesn't pass her first teacher praxis, she quickly recovers. Albert Bandura would say Tammy has ________.

High self-efficacy Signup and view all the answers

According to Allport, Johanna's negativity seems to be a(n) ________ trait.

Cardinal Signup and view all the answers

_________ theorists attempt to explain our personality by identifying our stable characteristics and ways of behaving.

Trait Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reciprocal Determinism

Main idea: our behavior, cognitive processes, and situational context mutually influence each other.

Collectivism vs. Individualism

England, represented by James, is not known for collectivist cultural values, unlike countries such as Brazil, South Korea, or South Africa.

Selective Migration

The term for moving to an area that aligns with one's personality tendencies is selective migration.

Types of Personalities According to Galen

The choleric personality type is characterized by passion, ambition, and boldness.

Parenting and Congruence

Unconditional positive regard from parents helps children achieve high congruence in their self-perception and development.

Indigenous Model of Personality Research

Development of this model is motivated by the Western dominance in studying personality in non-Western cultures, leading to gaps in representation.

In Albert Bandura's theory, behavior is defined as any action by an individual that can potentially be punished or rewarded.

High Self-Efficacy

Tammy's resilience and commitment to mastering challenges indicate she possesses high self-efficacy, reflecting her positive view of obstacles.

Allport's Trait Theory

Johanna's persistent negativity is identified as a cardinal trait, highlighting its central role in her personality and the reactions of those around her.

Trait Theorists

Trait theorists focus on identifying stable characteristics and patterns of behavior as the basis for understanding personalities.

Description

Test your knowledge on reciprocal determinism and its key concepts in Psychology. This quiz covers essential ideas such as the interplay between behavior, cognitive processes, and situational context. Challenge yourself with flashcards that summarize important theories and definitions.