Quiz 4 Personality Disorder

5/3/2021 Populi - Ezra University
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1) How do psychodynamic theorists view personality?
5/5 Points
Personality represents a complex interplay of conscious and unconscious

forces within an individual.
Personality is seen as a collection of traits, with some traits being more

fundamental than others.
Personality represents the unfolding of preprogrammed genetic tendencies.
Personality results from learning; environmental forces shape and determine

an individual’s characteristics.
2) Which theorist developed psychoanalysis as a specific model of the psychodynamic

approach?
5/5 Points
Karen Horney
Alfred Adler
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
3) Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, and __________ were neo-analytic psychodynamic

theorists.
5/5 Points
Carl Jung
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
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4) Professor Dempsey thinks the Freudian view that sex plays a central role in
psychological conflict is exaggerated. She thinks interpersonal relationships and the
social context are of greater importance to psychological development. Professor
Dempsey is most likely a __________.
5/5 Points
humanistic theorist
neo-analytic theorist
behaviorist
cognitive-behavioral theorist
5) According to psychodynamic theorists, which part of the mind is outside of direct

awareness?
5/5 Points
manifest
unconscious
conscious
symbolic
6) __________ refers to the way a client perceives her or his therapist.
5/5 Points
Transference
Projection
Manifest content
Cathexis
7) Why is the Freudian psychodynamic perspective still relevant to modern personality

psychology?
5/5 Points
Freud’s writings have only recently attracted attention in mainstream

psychology; they offer a fresh perspective on traditional theories.
Psychodynamic theory guides most of the current theorizing in personality

psychology.
Empirical evidence continues to confirm the correctness of psychodynamic

concepts.
Psychodynamic concepts have been generative, pervasive, and

comprehensive.
8) __________ is a psychological disorder characterized by unexplained physical

symptoms such as blindness, fainting, or paralysis.
5/5 Points
Repression
Hysteria
Depression
Cathexis
9) Ronnie arrived for his first appointment with a psychotherapist. “I’m a little nervous,”
Ronnie confessed. “I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do.” “Let’s start with this,” the
therapist replied. “Just say whatever comes into your mind.” What technique is
Ronnie’s therapist using?
5/5 Points
cathexis
transference
the reality principle
free association
10) According to Freud’s topographical model, which part of the mind functions to keep
the unconscious out of conscious awareness?
5/5 Points
the pleasure principle
free associated transference
preconsciousness
the reality principle
11) Personality psychologists use the term __________ to refer to a specific outcome
that a person desires.
5/5 Points
need
motive
want
goal
12) Personality psychologists use the term __________ to refer to something that is
necessary to survive and thrive.
5/5 Points
need
state
trait
motive
13) How are behavior, motives, goals, and needs related to one another?
5/5 Points
Needs produce motives, which then direct behavior toward a goal.
Goals determine our needs, which then lead to motivated behavior.
Needs, motives, and goals are used synonymously; behavior refers to

pursuing any of those states.
Motives produce both needs and goals; the first to be satisfied then
determines behavior.
14) __________ motivation involves anticipating rewards for success.
5/5 Points
Success
Approach
Detail
Avoidance
15) Which person is most likely to have an approach motivation?
5/5 Points
Gwen, who anticipates getting a raise in recognition of her hard work at the
sawmill
Wally, who likes to establish a daily routine and stick to it
Irv, who saves 80 percent of every paycheck in case some unexpected

financial disaster strikes
Sheila, whose main goal in life is to keep herself from feeling lonely
16) Which trait is characteristic of an approach-oriented person?
5/5 Points
a tendency to look more negatively at a situation
a tendency to be high in neuroticism
being more likely to “take flight” away from negative consequences
a tendency to be high in extraversion
17) __________ motivation involves worrying about the negative consequences of

failure.
5/5 Points
Success
Avoidance
Detail
Approach
18) Roberto worked at a series of menial jobs for most of his adolescence. His hard work
and dedication were noticed at his current job, and he was promoted to a position of
responsibility and leadership. Because he has never had this much responsibility at
work, he is terrified of doing the wrong thing or making the wrong decision. Roberto’s
experience is an example of __________ motivation.
5/5 Points
avoidance
approach
extrinsic
intrinsic
19) In a fight-or-flight situation, __________-oriented people are more likely to “fight” in

search of positive rewards.
5/5 Points
success
approach
avoidance
detail
20) In a fight-or-flight situation, __________-oriented people are more likely to “take

flight” away from negative consequences.
5/5 Points
avoidance
detail
approach
success
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5/3/2021 Populi - Ezra University

Quiz Week 4 Completed

1) How do psychodynamic theorists view personality?

Personality represents a complex interplay of conscious and unconscious

Personality is seen as a collection of traits, with some traits being more

Personality represents the unfolding of preprogrammed genetic tendencies.

Personality results from learning; environmental forces shape and determine

2) Which theorist developed psychoanalysis as a specific model of the psychodynamic

3) Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, and __________ were neo-analytic psychodynamic

5) According to psychodynamic theorists, which part of the mind is outside of direct

6) __________ refers to the way a client perceives her or his therapist.

7) Why is the Freudian psychodynamic perspective still relevant to modern personality

Freud’s writings have only recently attracted attention in mainstream

Psychodynamic theory guides most of the current theorizing in personality

Empirical evidence continues to confirm the correctness of psychodynamic

Psychodynamic concepts have been generative, pervasive, and

8) __________ is a psychological disorder characterized by unexplained physical

the reality principle

the pleasure principle

free associated transference

the reality principle

Needs produce motives, which then direct behavior toward a goal.

Goals determine our needs, which then lead to motivated behavior.

Needs, motives, and goals are used synonymously; behavior refers to

14) __________ motivation involves anticipating rewards for success.

15) Which person is most likely to have an approach motivation?

Wally, who likes to establish a daily routine and stick to it

Irv, who saves 80 percent of every paycheck in case some unexpected

16) Which trait is characteristic of an approach-oriented person?

a tendency to look more negatively at a situation

a tendency to be high in neuroticism

being more likely to “take flight” away from negative consequences

a tendency to be high in extraversion

17) __________ motivation involves worrying about the negative consequences of

19) In a fight-or-flight situation, __________-oriented people are more likely to “fight” in

20) In a fight-or-flight situation, __________-oriented people are more likely to “take

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