Psychological Theories Quiz

Who is the key proponent of the Psychoanalytic theory?

• Adler

• Bandura

• Freud

• Rogers

What do emotional disorders stem from according to the Psychoanalytic theory?

• Conscious decisions

• Unconscious dynamics

• Social interactions

• Genetic predispositions

Which theory suggests that personality consists of the id, ego, and superego?

• Humanistic

• Trait

• Psychoanalytic

• Social-Cognitive

Who are the key proponents of the Psychodynamic theory?

• Allport, Eysenck, McCrae, Costa

• Rogers, Maslow

• Adler, Horney, Jung

• Bandura

What is the main focus of the Humanistic theory?

• Childhood experiences

• Self-realization

• Genetic predispositions

• Observational learning

According to the Trait theory, what influences our stable characteristics?

• Social context

• Unconscious dynamics

• Genetic predispositions

• Childhood experiences

Which theory emphasizes the interaction of traits and social context?

• Psychoanalytic

• Social-Cognitive

• Humanistic

• Trait

What does the Humanistic theory suggest people strive for when basic needs are met?

• Self-actualization

• Defense mechanisms

• Pleasure-seeking impulses

• Observational learning

Which theory involves the study of the Big Five traits?

• Humanistic

• Trait

• Psychoanalytic

• Social-Cognitive

What is the view of personality in the Psychodynamic theory?

• Interaction of conscious and unconscious motives

• Stable and enduring characteristics

• Pleasure-seeking impulses

• Social context interaction