Psychology Quiz on Self and Identity

A freshman describes herself as "quiet in class but outgoing online." Which William James component best explains the shift in platforms?

• The ideal self

• The "I" self

• The "Me" self

• The superego

Carlos feels proud of his art skills but blushes when friends praise him because he secretly doubts their sincerity. Which quadrant of the Johari Window does his hidden doubt occupy?

• Blind Self

• Hidden Self

• Open Self

• Unknown Self

When your ideal self emphasizes generosity yet your recent behavior shows selfish choices, Carl Rogers would label the resulting tension as:

• Regression

• Incongruence

• Projection

• Cognitive dissonance

Identify the ego's strategy in this scenario: You crave junk food during finals but choose a balanced meal because you need sustained energy.

• Denial

• Pleasure principle

• Reality principle

• Superego control

A team-building workshop uncovers talents participants never knew they had. Which Johari quadrant expands most directly?

• Hidden Self

• Open Self

• Blind Self

• Unknown Self

A child stuck at the anal stage may later display which adult tendency when stressed?

• Excessive generosity

• Messiness or rigidity

• Overeating

• Attention-seeking

Which defense mechanism is at work when a student who failed an exam calls the test "unfair" to protect self-esteem?

• Denial

• Displacement

• Rationalization

• Repression

Given incongruence, which Rogers-based therapeutic condition is most critical for alignment?

• Insight

• Self-awareness

• Unconditional positive regard

• Observational learning

Choose the best example of self-schema influencing future choices.

• Buying clothes on sale

• Avoiding social media due to poor internet

• Taking STEM courses because you believe you're analytical

• Choosing a seat near the door for convenience

During a debate you notice your opponent fidgets whenever ethical issues arise, yet she claims confidence. Which structure-id, ego, or superego-is probably generating the discomfort, and why?

• Id - wants to dominate the argument

• Ego - feels conflict between inner desires and public image

• Superego - triggers guilt about dishonesty or personal values

• None - it's purely physical