Personality Psychology Quiz

According to Freud, which part of the personality operates on the pleasure principle?

• Ego

• Superego

• Id

• Conscious mind

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

• Openness

• Extraversion

• Neuroticism

• Determination

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting unacceptable impulses toward a more acceptable object or activity?

• Denial

• Projection

• Displacement

• Repression

The unconscious mind is believed to contain:

• Only memories from early childhood

• Thoughts, desires, and urges we are unaware of

• Only socially acceptable thoughts

• Genetic influences on personality

Freud’s theory suggests that early childhood experiences have little impact on adult personality.

• True

• False

Defense mechanisms operate consciously and are used deliberately.

• True

• False

The superego is responsible for mediating between the id and the external world.

• True

• False

According to the psychodynamic approach, unresolved conflicts from childhood can influence adult behavior.

• True

• False

(Short Answer) How does attachment theory explain the impact of early relationships on personality development?

(Essay) Compare and contrast Freud’s psychodynamic approach with the trait approach to personality (e.g., the Big Five model). Discuss their differences in explaining personality development and stability.