AP Psychology Personality Quiz

Which theory of personality focuses on the idea that personality is made up of a number of broad traits?

• Humanistic theory

• Behavioral theory

• Trait theory

• Psychoanalytic theory

According to psychodynamic theories of personality, what are the three components of the mind?

• id, ego, and superego

• self, society, culture

• rational, emotional, instinctual

• conscious, subconscious, unconscious

Humanistic theories of personality emphasize the importance of ________ in understanding personality.

• environmental factors

• subjective experiences

• physical appearance

• genetics

Behavioral theories of personality focus on the influence of ________ on personality development.

• diet and exercise

• astrology and horoscopes

• environment and experiences

• genetics and heredity

According to social-cognitive theories of personality, what plays a central role in shaping personality?

• Weather

• Environment

• Education

• Genetics

Trait theories of personality are based on the idea that personality consists of a set of distinct ________.

• emotions

• beliefs

• traits

• memories

Who is the founder of psychoanalysis and the psychodynamic theory of personality?

• Marie Curie

• Sigmund Freud

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

Which humanistic psychologist proposed the hierarchy of needs in his theory of personality?

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Abraham Maslow

• Sigmund Freud

According to behavioral theories of personality, what is the primary determinant of an individual's behavior?

• Genetics and heredity

• Education and intelligence

• Social media and technology

• Environment and experiences

In social-cognitive theories of personality, what term is used to describe an individual's belief in their own capabilities?

• Inferiority complex

• Self-doubt

• Self-efficacy

• Overconfidence