30 Questions
What is the main cause of frustration according to the text?
Obstacles blocking progress towards a goal
According to psychological theories of crime mentioned in the text, why do individuals commit crimes?
As a reaction to unfulfilled needs and internal conflicts
What does the text suggest is one way to cope with frustration?
Looking for immediate solutions to solve the problem
What is the result of the presence of two opposing or contradicting drives or action systems?
Conflict
Which term refers to the simultaneous arousal of two or more incompatible motives resulting in unpleasant emotions?
Conflict
In approach-avoidance conflicts, what does it involve?
Strong tendencies to approach and avoid the same goal
What is a characteristic of abnormal behavior?
Violates social norms
What is a key element of neurotic behavior?
Faulty evaluation of reality
What is the distinguishing factor between normal and abnormal behavior?
Violating social norms
What does personality encompass?
Emotional stability
What are the factors at the base of neurotic lifestyles?
Neurotic nucleus and neurotic paradox
What does emotional stability refer to in personality traits?
Referring to the extent people control their feelings
What is the term used to describe the tendency of some individuals to be shy and focus their attention on themselves?
Introversion
Which stage of personality development occurs from 0-2 years old where infants derive gratification from oral activities like feeding and thumb sucking?
Oral Stage
What is the term used to describe individuals who are thought to respond worse to stressors and interpret minor situations as major frustrations?
Neuroticism
In the Phallic Stage of development (3-7 years old), what complex do boys experience where they build a warm relationship with their mothers?
Oedipus complex
At what stage of development (11-Adult) do adolescents shake off old dependencies and learn to deal maturely with the opposite sex?
Genital Stage
Which term refers to the isolation of self from others and is associated with tough-mindedness?
Psychoticism
What is displaced aggressive mechanism?
Transferring aggressive behavior onto oneself
Which defense mechanism involves projecting undesirable characteristics onto others?
Projection
What does introjection refer to?
Incorporating the achievements and qualities of those who threatened
What is a withdrawal reaction?
Retreating or running away from threatening situations
Which of the following is a classification under withdrawal reactions?
Fantasy or daydreaming
What is identification in the context of the text?
Imitating or acquiring characteristics of a person one admires
Which defense mechanism involves shifting difficult emotions away from the original target to another person or object?
Displacement
Which defense mechanism is commonly known as 'transfer of blame'?
Projection
Which defense mechanism involves reducing emotional involvement to protect against past pain?
Emotional insulation
Which defense mechanism can be seen as negating disapproved thoughts or actions?
Undoing or atonement
Which defense mechanism involves maintaining socially approved behavior to avoid self-devaluating desires?
Reaction formation
Which defense mechanism is more generalized and involves reverting to older responses when new ones fail?
Regression
Test your knowledge on normal and abnormal behavior in psychology. Explore concepts like societal norms, self-esteem, relationships, and productivity, as well as characteristics of neurotic behavior.
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