Quiz on Humanistic Approaches in Personality

Who is considered a pioneering humanist in psychology?

• Sigmund Freud

• Abraham Maslow

• Carl Jung

• B.F. Skinner

What does humanism in psychology emphasize?

• The importance of unconscious processes

• Passive reactions to the environment

• The innate capacity for self-directed change

• The deterministic role of biology

Which theory is associated with Abraham Maslow?

• Classical conditioning

• Hierarchy of needs

• Operant conditioning

• Social learning theory

What is the highest need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs? (top of the pyramid)

• Esteem needs

• Belongingness and love needs

• Self-actualization

• Safety needs

Carl Rogers is known for his theory on:

• Cognitive dissonance

• Psychosexual stages

• Defense mechanisms

• Self-concept

What does congruence refer to in Carl Rogers's theory?

• Balance between id, ego, and superego

• Similarity between the ideal self and the real self

• The process of transferring feelings from one target to another

• The discrepancy between conscious and unconscious desires

According to humanistic psychology, emotional and behavioral concerns arise from:

• Unresolved unconscious conflicts

• Failing to meet hierarchical needs

• Reinforcement and punishment

• Imitation of aggressive models

Who among the following was studied by Maslow for his theory?

• John B. Watson

• Nikola Tesla

• Albert Einstein

• Sigmund Freud

What is the ultimate goal of humanistic therapy?

• To change maladaptive thought patterns

• To modify specific behaviors

• To uncover hidden unconscious conflicts

• To achieve self-actualization

Unconditional positive regard is a concept proposed by:

• Skinner

• Maslow

• Rogers

• Freud