Psychology Quiz on Personality and Defense Mechanisms
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What factors influence a person's traits and personality according to the notes?

  • Traits are solely determined by social interactions
  • Both biological and environmental factors (correct)
  • Only biological factors
  • Environmental factors alone

    • Which part of the soul, according to Plato, is responsible for rational thought?

  • Concupiscible
  • Rational (correct)
  • Irascible
  • Emotional

    • What is one example mentioned in the notes that depicts a person's behavior?

  • A scientist seeking truth (correct)
  • A musician performing
  • A teacher educating students
  • A parent caring for a child

    • How does the structure of the notes appear to be organized?

    <p>Using a weekly calendar structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component represents impulse and desire in Plato's view of the soul?

    <p>Concupiscible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does repression involve?

    <p>Forgetting a traumatic event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defense mechanism involves replacing unacceptable impulses with acceptable behaviors?

    <p>Sublimation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does projection function as a defense mechanism?

    <p>It attributes personal thoughts and feelings to others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is regression in the context of defense mechanisms?

    <p>Returning to earlier stages of behavior when faced with stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes rationalization?

    <p>Justifying actions with logical or reasonable explanations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sentiment is expressed by the caricature drawn on Saturday 10?

    <p>The person is indifferent to goals and methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is compared to 'el nitualista' in the entries?

    <p>An innovator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates a revolutionary mindset in the notes?

    <p>el que crea lo suyo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional state is conveyed by the caricature on Sunday 11?

    <p>Doubt regarding the correctness of future choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme is most prevalent across the notebook entries?

    <p>Personal reflection and goal analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deviant conduct refer to?

    <p>Behaviors rejected by a significant portion of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a formal social sanction?

    <p>Fines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Robert Merton's Strain Theory?

    <p>Society's goals and the means to achieve them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Control Theory, as proposed by Travis Hirschi, primarily examine?

    <p>The influence of social bonds on adherence to social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Durkheim's perspective, what role does deviance play in society?

    <p>Deviance serves to highlight and reinforce social values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological theory emphasizes observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings?

    <p>Conductismo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory connects physical attributes with personality traits?

    <p>Sheldon's Constitutional Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes a focus of psychoanalysis?

    <p>It investigates unconscious processes and early experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the 'I' theory focus on in psychology?

    <p>The development of self-identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is associated with the principles of behaviorism in the study notes?

    <p>Conductismo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of deviance does exploratory deviance focus on?

    <p>The growth of deviant behaviors over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the theory of Differential Association?

    <p>Edwin Sutherland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes personality according to the notes?

    <p>Organized behaviors that characterize individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant figure is associated with the foundations of scientific psychology?

    <p>Wilhelm Wundt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the categorization of psychology's development, what stage precedes the scientific stage?

    <p>Pre-scientific stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines historical deviance in sociology?

    <p>It changes over time as societal norms evolve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example best illustrates cultural deviance?

    <p>Eating certain foods considered taboo in another culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do societies typically enforce social norms?

    <p>Using both positive and negative reinforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of labeling theory as discussed in the journal?

    <p>Labels can impact how individuals act in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the key figures associated with the concept of labeling and stigma?

    <p>Howard Becker and Edwin Lemert.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does Aristotle primarily emphasize in his view of behavior?

    <p>Habits and purpose influence behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Descartes, what is the relationship between the mind and body in shaping behavior?

    <p>The mind and body interact to influence behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives motivated behavior according to Hobbes' perspective?

    <p>Self-interest as a fundamental motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example that illustrates Aristotle's view on the development of virtue?

    <p>Practicing just actions in community settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a person demonstrate Hobbes' notion of self-interest according to the given examples?

    <p>By behaving in ways that align with personal financial goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Descartes view the role of emotions in human behavior?

    <p>Emotions are essential for survival but should be controlled by reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does classical conditioning primarily focus on?

    <p>The relationship between stimulus and response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Hobbes' perspective on societal structure?

    <p>A strong social contract is necessary to control natural tendencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Skinner's focus in psychology?

    <p>The examination of observable behaviors without considering mental processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is associated with Spencer's view of human interactions?

    <p>Survival of the fittest governs all social behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of extinction on behavior?

    <p>It decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about punishment is correct?

    <p>Punishment results in undesirable consequences to decrease behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the experiment with the rat in the box illustrate behavior extinction?

    <p>The rat ceases to perform the behavior when it is not rewarded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary effect of punishment on behavior?

    <p>It discourages the punished behavior from being repeated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines behavior extinction?

    <p>The elimination of behavior due to the lack of reinforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Inherited and Learned Tendencies

    • Inherited tendencies are biological and genetic factors that impact personality
    • Learned tendencies are environmental factors influencing personality
    • These factors include upbringing, culture, and social factors
    • Inherited and learned tendencies shape the individual's personality.

    Three Parts of the Soul

    • Rational part seeks truth and guides decisions through logic.
    • Irrational part represents emotions and desires
    • Spirited part struggles and defends values, the country or family

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    Test your knowledge on the factors influencing personality traits and the concepts of the soul as described by Plato. This quiz covers various defense mechanisms and their roles in behavior. Delve into the intricacies of rational thought, impulse, and desire as outlined in the provided notes.

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