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Personality Psychology Flashcards

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  1. Who developed the psychoanalytic theory of personality, emphasizing the role of the unconscious mind?

    Answer: Sigmund Freud

    Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalytic theory, which placed the unconscious mind at the center of personality formation.

  2. According to Freud's structural model of the mind, which component operates on the 'reality principle'?

    Answer: Ego

    The ego operates on the reality principle, mediating between the id's drives and real-world constraints.

  3. Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs places which need at the highest level of the pyramid?

    Answer: Self-actualization

    Self-actualization sits at the apex of Maslow's hierarchy, representing the fulfillment of one's fullest potential.

  4. The Big Five personality traits (OCEAN) include all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Assertiveness

    Assertiveness is not one of the Big Five; the five factors are Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

  5. Carl Rogers' humanistic theory placed which concept at the center of personality development?

    Answer: Self-concept

    Rogers argued that self-concept—how we perceive ourselves—is central to personality and that congruence between self-concept and experience promotes well-being.

  6. Which personality assessment uses ambiguous inkblot images to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings?

    Answer: Rorschach Inkblot Test

    The Rorschach Inkblot Test presents symmetrical inkblot images as projective stimuli to assess unconscious personality processes.

  7. Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory of personality highlights the importance of:

    Answer: Self-efficacy and observational learning

    Bandura emphasized self-efficacy beliefs and learning through observation as key determinants of personality and behavior.