Chapter 11

Question 1

Abraham Maslow suggested that individuals who are open, spontaneous, and not paralyzed by others’ opinions illustrate

Answer 1

self-actualization

Question 2

According to Freud, an adult who continues to seek oral gratification by smoking and excessive eating demonstrates a(n)

Answer 2

oral fixation

Question 3

Alex has frequently been caught stealing money and other valuables from friends as well as strangers. However, he does not feel guilty or remorseful about robbing these people. Alex most clearly demonstrates a(n)

Answer 3

Weak superego

Question 4

Bryce often acts so daring and overly confident that few people realize he is actually riddled with unconscious insecurity and self-doubt. Bryce best illustrates the use of a defense mechanism known as

Answer 4

Reaction formation

Question 5

Sarah’s optimism is both a contributor and a product of her successful career accomplishments. This best illustrates

Answer 5

Reciprocal determinism

Question 6

The role of repressed childhood conflicts in personality disorders is most clearly emphasized by the __________ perspective.

Answer 6

psychoanalytic

Question 7

Which perspective most clearly emphasized that behavior is influenced by situational demands as well as by enduring inner personal factors?

Answer 7

Social Cognitive theory

Question 8

Who humanistic adopter emphasized the importance of unconditional positive regard in healthy personality development?

Answer 8

Carl Rodgers

Question 9

refers to the long-standing traits and patterns that propel individuals to consistently think, feel, and behave in specific ways.

Answer 9

pesonality

Question 10

refers to a person’s feelings that they lack worth and don’t measure up to the standards of
others or of society.

Answer 10

inferiority complex

Question 11

What are the five factors of the Five Factor Model

Answer 11

1. openness
2. Conscientiousness
3. extroversion
4. agreeableness
5. neuroticism

Question 12

refers to our beliefs about the power we have over our lives

Answer 12

Locus of control

Question 13

Locus of control where we believe our outcomes are a direct result of our efforts

Answer 13

Internal

Question 14

Locus of control where we believe outcomes are not in our control

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external

Question 15

Approach that focuses on how healthy people develop, pioneered by Abraham Maslow

Answer 15

Humanistic

Question 16

Our thoughts and feeling about who we are

Answer 16

self-concept