12 Questions
What is the origin of the word 'personality'?
It comes from the Greek and Latin word 'persona', referring to theatrical masks worn by actors.
How do psychologists generally view personality?
As a unique pattern of thoughts, feelings, and actions that characterize an individual.
Which of the following is NOT a theory of personality mentioned in the text?
Behavioral theory
What is the difference between personality and character?
Personality refers to a person's thoughts and actions, while character refers to their moral behavior.
Who formulated the psychoanalytic theory of personality?
Sigmund Freud
What is the difference between personality and temperament?
Personality is learned, while temperament is inborn.
What term does Freud use to describe the first and most primitive part of the personality?
Id
Which of the following best describes the role of the ego according to Freud?
Mainly conscious, rational, and logical
What principle is associated with the id in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
Pleasure principle
Which part of the personality works on the reality principle according to Freud?
Ego
What does Freud call the instinctual energy that may conflict with societal standards for behavior?
Libido
In Freud's psychoanalytic theory, what part of the personality is described as unconscious and amoral?
Id
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