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What must the tenets of a theory allow scientists to do?
What must the tenets of a theory allow scientists to do?
What happens if the general theoretical propositions are illogical?
What happens if the general theoretical propositions are illogical?
Which characteristic of a hypothesis is emphasized in the definition provided?
Which characteristic of a hypothesis is emphasized in the definition provided?
How does theory differ from philosophy?
How does theory differ from philosophy?
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What area of philosophy is theory most closely related to?
What area of philosophy is theory most closely related to?
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Why can't a set of principles about living one's life be considered a theory?
Why can't a set of principles about living one's life be considered a theory?
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What kind of statements do theories deal with?
What kind of statements do theories deal with?
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What is an important consequence of using faulty logic in hypothesis deduction?
What is an important consequence of using faulty logic in hypothesis deduction?
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What technique did Freud initially learn from Charcot for treating hysteria?
What technique did Freud initially learn from Charcot for treating hysteria?
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What was the process through which Freud aimed to remove hysterical symptoms?
What was the process through which Freud aimed to remove hysterical symptoms?
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Which therapeutic technique did Freud eventually replace hypnosis with?
Which therapeutic technique did Freud eventually replace hypnosis with?
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Whom did Freud develop a close professional association and personal friendship with?
Whom did Freud develop a close professional association and personal friendship with?
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During which years did Freud conduct experiments with cocaine?
During which years did Freud conduct experiments with cocaine?
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What misconception did early physicians have about hysteria?
What misconception did early physicians have about hysteria?
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What did Freud mistakenly believe would earn him respect from the Imperial Society of Physicians of Vienna?
What did Freud mistakenly believe would earn him respect from the Imperial Society of Physicians of Vienna?
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What characteristic was commonly associated with hysteria according to early beliefs?
What characteristic was commonly associated with hysteria according to early beliefs?
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What is the primary focus of psychodynamic theories of personality?
What is the primary focus of psychodynamic theories of personality?
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Who is associated with the concept of social learning as it relates to personality?
Who is associated with the concept of social learning as it relates to personality?
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Which of the following theorists is known for their concept of the 'collective unconscious'?
Which of the following theorists is known for their concept of the 'collective unconscious'?
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What does Erik Erikson's theory focus on in terms of personality development?
What does Erik Erikson's theory focus on in terms of personality development?
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Which theorist is associated with psychodynamic theories?
Which theorist is associated with psychodynamic theories?
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What terminology change was made in regard to Melanie Klein's work?
What terminology change was made in regard to Melanie Klein's work?
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In the context of personality theory, what does 'individual psychology' refer to?
In the context of personality theory, what does 'individual psychology' refer to?
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Which theory is primarily concerned with interpersonal relationships and their impact on personality?
Which theory is primarily concerned with interpersonal relationships and their impact on personality?
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Which theory has seen new research focusing on self-efficacy in relation to diabetes?
Which theory has seen new research focusing on self-efficacy in relation to diabetes?
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What does Karen Horney emphasize in her psychoanalytic social theory?
What does Karen Horney emphasize in her psychoanalytic social theory?
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Who are the developers of the Big Five trait theory?
Who are the developers of the Big Five trait theory?
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Which of the following best describes the main focus of humanistic psychoanalysis as proposed by Fromm?
Which of the following best describes the main focus of humanistic psychoanalysis as proposed by Fromm?
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Which set of theories follows the psychodynamic theories in the new organization?
Which set of theories follows the psychodynamic theories in the new organization?
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Which of the following theorists is NOT part of the behavioral and social learning theories?
Which of the following theorists is NOT part of the behavioral and social learning theories?
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Which theorist's work was updated to include research on political persuasions and the burden of freedom?
Which theorist's work was updated to include research on political persuasions and the burden of freedom?
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Which chapter addition reflects the advancements in the Big Five trait approach?
Which chapter addition reflects the advancements in the Big Five trait approach?
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What two subjects are considered the cornerstones of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
What two subjects are considered the cornerstones of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
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What method did Freud primarily use for developing his theories?
What method did Freud primarily use for developing his theories?
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How did Freud's followers contribute to the spread of psychoanalysis?
How did Freud's followers contribute to the spread of psychoanalysis?
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What was Freud's approach to the relationship between theory and observation?
What was Freud's approach to the relationship between theory and observation?
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What limitations did Freud's observations have?
What limitations did Freud's observations have?
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What belief did Freud have about deviations from his core ideas?
What belief did Freud have about deviations from his core ideas?
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How did Freud's self-perception as a scientist differ from modern definitions of science?
How did Freud's self-perception as a scientist differ from modern definitions of science?
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What impact did Freud's analysis of his own dreams have on his theories?
What impact did Freud's analysis of his own dreams have on his theories?
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What should evaluations of a theory primarily rely on?
What should evaluations of a theory primarily rely on?
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How does a useful theory interact with research data?
How does a useful theory interact with research data?
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What happens to a theory when it is no longer able to generate new research?
What happens to a theory when it is no longer able to generate new research?
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What distinguishes science as process from science as product?
What distinguishes science as process from science as product?
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What essential feature does a useful theory provide regarding research data?
What essential feature does a useful theory provide regarding research data?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a useful theory?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a useful theory?
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Why should a theorist's personal history be acknowledged?
Why should a theorist's personal history be acknowledged?
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The cyclic relationship between theory and research data continues for as long as the theory is considered:
The cyclic relationship between theory and research data continues for as long as the theory is considered:
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Study Notes
Theories of Personality
- Book title is Theories of Personality, Seventh Edition by Feist−Feist
- Published by McGraw-Hill
- Printed on recycled paper
- Copyright 2008
- ISBN-10: 0-39-043533-3
- ISBN-13: 978-0-39-043533-0
Book Content Overview
- Organized into sections (e.g., Introduction, Psychodynamic Theories, Humanistic/Existential, Dispositional, Behavioral/Social Learning)
- Covers theories of famous psychologists (Freud, Adler, Jung, Klein, Horney, Fromm, Sullivan, Erikson, Maslow, Rogers, May, Allport, Eysenck, McCrae, Costa, Skinner, Bandura, Rotter, Mischel, Kelly.)
- Reorganized from the 6th edition to better reflect historical and conceptual nature of theories
- Updated research to reflect current understanding
- Added new material on the Big Five Trait theory of McCrae and Costa
- Added new research on various theories, like Fromm's theory, Maslow's positive psychology and personality growth, Skinner on reinforcement and brain, McCrae & Costa & Big Five dimensions, and Bandura's research on self-efficacy and various other subjects.
Theory Evaluation
- Evaluating theories should use scientific criteria, independent of personal biases
- Useful theories have a dynamic relationship with research
- Hypotheses generated by theories lead to research data, which refines the theories
- Theories should explain research results.
- Theories that no longer generate research or explain data become less useful
Psychoanalytic Theory (Freud)
- Freud's theory is the most famous
- Subjects of sex and aggression are central to the theory and continue to interest people.
- Freud's theory gained popularity due to dedicated followers
- Freud used personal experience, dream analysis and vast readings to develop theories on human personality
- The theory was constantly revised throughout his life.
- Freud held a somewhat different view of science compared to modern psychologists.
- Relied more on subjective observations from a limited sample of patients
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts and theorists presented in 'Theories of Personality, Seventh Edition' by Feist−Feist. This quiz covers various personality theories from Freud to the Big Five Trait theory, emphasizing historical and conceptual foundations. Ideal for students and psychology enthusiasts alike.
