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  1. Carl Jung's concept of the 'collective unconscious' refers to:

    Answer: Universal inherited psychological structures shared by all humans

    Jung proposed the collective unconscious as a deep layer of the psyche containing universal archetypes inherited across all of humanity.

  2. Which defense mechanism involves unconsciously attributing one's own unacceptable feelings or impulses to others?

    Answer: Projection

    Projection involves attributing one's own unwanted thoughts, feelings, or impulses onto another person as a way of reducing anxiety.

  3. Hans Eysenck's personality theory proposed two primary dimensions: Introversion-Extraversion and:

    Answer: Neuroticism-Stability

    Eysenck's PEN model identified Neuroticism-Stability (Emotional Stability) and Introversion-Extraversion as the two foundational personality dimensions.

  4. The trait approach to personality assumes that personality traits are:

    Answer: Relatively stable and consistent dispositions across situations

    The trait approach holds that personality consists of stable, enduring dispositions that consistently influence behavior across diverse situations.

  5. Alfred Adler's individual psychology emphasizes which motivating force as central to personality development?

    Answer: Striving for superiority and overcoming inferiority

    Adler believed the primary motivating force in personality is the striving for superiority—compensating for feelings of inferiority to achieve personal goals.

  6. Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions, along with marked impulsivity?

    Answer: Borderline Personality Disorder

    Borderline Personality Disorder is defined by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, combined with significant impulsivity.

  7. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is best described as:

    Answer: An objective standardized self-report inventory assessing psychopathological symptoms

    The MMPI is an objective, standardized self-report inventory designed to assess a broad range of personality characteristics and identify psychological disorders.