Personality Mid-Year Review

Front

What part of the personality operates on the pleasure principle?

Back

Id

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What is projection in psychology?

Back

Projection occurs when someone attributes their own feelings to others.

Front

What was the dependent variable in the marshmallow test?

Back

The time children waited before eating the treat.

Front

Why is the marshmallow test significant in psychology?

Back

It provided insight into the role of self-control in long-term success.

Front

What did the Minnesota Twin Study reveal about personality traits?

Back

They are primarily determined by genetic factors.

Front

Define the Id in Freudian psychology.

Back

The Id is the part of the personality that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification.

Front

What is the role of the Ego in personality?

Back

The Ego mediates between the Id and the Superego, operating on the reality principle.

Front

Define the Superego in Freudian theory.

Back

The Superego is the part of the personality that represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment.

Front

What is self-control in psychological terms?

Back

Self-control is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations.

Front

Explain the concept of delayed gratification.

Back

Delayed gratification is the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.