Chapter 14 Personality Theories

This Theory states that our mind contains a deep reservoir of biological instincts and urges:

• Behavior Theory

• Collective Unconscious

• The Unconscious Mind

• Biological Theory

B.F Skinner's Theory of Behaviorism is based on the concept of continence of reinforcement, which means reoccurring behavior is reinforced by rewards and/or punishment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Learning behavior from observing and imitating other people's actions is called:

• Behaviorism

• Observational Learning

• Rewards and Punishments

• None of the Above

What is the purpose and function of a Defense Mechanism:

• Protect the Id

• Protect the Superego

• Protect Ego

• All of the Above

Moses and the parting of the Red Sea is a traditional Judeo-Christian story or an inherited idea passed down from generations, this is known as a:

• Psychoanalysis

• Archetype

• Collective Unconscious

• Both A and C

According to Carl Jung, this is a storehouse of all memories, urges, and instincts throughout human history.

• Unconscious Mind

• Archetype

• Collective Unconscious

• Both A and B

What does the A stand in the acronym O.C.E.A.N.?

• Agreeableness

• Attitude

• Affirmative

• Association

This Freudian concept is based on the reality principle of our personalities.

• Id

• Ego

• Superego

• Self

Marty frequently becomes angry at his wife. The real object of his anger is his mother. This defense mechanism is called:

• Projection

• Rationalization

• Reaction Formation

• Displacement

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-actualization:

• Creativity

• Poor Self-Esteem

• Independence

• Sense of Humor