Personality Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT a Big Five personality trait?

  1. Openness to Experience

  2. Conscientiousness

  3. Extraversion

  4. Agreeableness

  5. Neuroticism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Big Five personality traits are Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in shaping personality?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Behaviorism

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Psychodynamic Theory

  5. Social Cognitive Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Psychodynamic Theory emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in shaping personality.

According to Carl Rogers, what is the primary goal of personality development?

  1. To achieve self-actualization

  2. To conform to social norms

  3. To avoid anxiety

  4. To gain power and control

  5. To seek pleasure and avoid pain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Carl Rogers, the primary goal of personality development is to achieve self-actualization, which is the process of becoming the best that one can be.

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism according to Sigmund Freud?

  1. Repression

  2. Projection

  3. Rationalization

  4. Sublimation

  5. Displacement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sublimation is not a defense mechanism according to Sigmund Freud. It is a process by which unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable behavior.

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of social learning in shaping personality?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Behaviorism

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Psychodynamic Theory

  5. Social Cognitive Theory


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the role of social learning in shaping personality.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type A personality?

  1. Competitive

  2. Ambitious

  3. Driven

  4. Patient

  5. Time-conscious


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patience is not a characteristic of Type A personality. Type A individuals are typically competitive, ambitious, driven, and time-conscious.

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of culture in shaping personality?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Behaviorism

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Psychodynamic Theory

  5. Cross-Cultural Psychology


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Cross-Cultural Psychology emphasizes the role of culture in shaping personality.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type B personality?

  1. Relaxed

  2. Easygoing

  3. Patient

  4. Competitive

  5. Ambitious


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Competitiveness is not a characteristic of Type B personality. Type B individuals are typically relaxed, easygoing, and patient.

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of personal growth and self-actualization?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Behaviorism

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Psychodynamic Theory

  5. Social Cognitive Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Humanistic Theory emphasizes the role of personal growth and self-actualization.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?

  1. Grandiose sense of self-importance

  2. Need for admiration

  3. Lack of empathy

  4. Sensitivity to criticism

  5. Exploitativeness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sensitivity to criticism is not a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder. Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder are typically grandiose, need admiration, lack empathy, and are exploitative.

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of genetics in shaping personality?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Behaviorism

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Psychodynamic Theory

  5. Behavior Genetics


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Behavior Genetics emphasizes the role of genetics in shaping personality.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?

  1. Lack of empathy

  2. Disregard for social norms

  3. Impulsivity

  4. Aggression

  5. Remorse


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Remorse is not a characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Individuals with antisocial personality disorder typically lack empathy, disregard social norms, are impulsive, and aggressive.

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping personality?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Behaviorism

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Psychodynamic Theory

  5. Social Cognitive Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Behaviorism emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping personality.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

  1. Unstable relationships

  2. Fear of abandonment

  3. Impulsivity

  4. Mood swings

  5. Identity disturbance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mood swings are not a characteristic of borderline personality disorder. Individuals with borderline personality disorder typically have unstable relationships, fear abandonment, are impulsive, and have identity disturbance.

Which personality theory emphasizes the role of self-efficacy in shaping personality?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Behaviorism

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Psychodynamic Theory

  5. Social Cognitive Theory


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Social Cognitive Theory emphasizes the role of self-efficacy in shaping personality.

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