Chapter 10 Quiz Q’s – Flashcards
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Freud used the term _____ to refer specifically to sexual energy or motivation.
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libido
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In Freud's theory of personality, the _____ operates on the _____, which is the capacity to delay gratification until an appropriate time.
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ego; reality principle
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The two basic types of personality tests are:
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projective tests and self-report inventories.
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According to Eysenck's theory, the four basic personality types are:
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extraverted-neurotic; extraverted-stable; introverted-neurotic; and introverted-stable.
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Your subjective belief about your ability to meet the demands of a particular situation is called:
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self-efficacy.
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According to reciprocal determinism:
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human behavior and personality are caused by the interaction of behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors.
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After Jack's loan application for the new car was rejected, he told a friend that he was glad he had not gotten the loan because his old car was still very reliable and he really didn't want to make monthly car payments. Which ego defense mechanism best explains Jack's behavior?
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rationalization
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Dr. Barkulis is a trait theorist. He would be most likely to describe an individual in terms of her:
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unique combination of characteristics or attributes.
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When Carol was 8 years old, her mother died. As an adult, Carol has no memories of attending her mother's funeral. Which ego defense mechanism in Freud's theory would best account for the fact that Carol has no memories of this upsetting event?
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repression
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At day care, 3-year-old Sara has learned that she has to wait her turn to ride on the tricycle rather than push another child off the tricycle. Using Freud's terminology, Sara's ability to postpone gratification in a socially acceptable way is a reflection of her:
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ego.
