ONLINE MIDTERM EXAM - Socio 102 - Multiple Choice

The study of how social environments influence human behavior is called:

• Anthropology

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Human Ecology

Human behavior is shaped by both heredity and:

• Society

• Family

• Environment

• Culture

Which of the following best defines personality?

• Physical appearance

• Pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

• Level of intelligence

• Social status

The stage in Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory focused on adolescence.

• Autonomy vs. Shame

• Industry vs. Inferiority

• Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Intimacy vs. Isolation

The stage in adulthood where people seek meaningful relationships.

• Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Intimacy vs. Isolation

• Generativity vs. Stagnation

• Integrity vs. Despair

Erikson’s theory emphasizes the importance of:

• Biological drives

• Psychosocial development

• Cognitive abilities

• Unconscious desires

According to Freud, the rational part of personality is the:

• Id

• Ego

• Superego

• Libido

Which structure of the personality follows the “pleasure principle”?

• A. Ego

• B. Id

• C. Superego

• D. Conscious mind

Which of the following describes superego?

• Seeks pleasure only

• Mediates between desires and reality

• Represents moral conscience

• Focuses on instincts

The part of the mind that stores memories, thoughts, and urges beyond awareness.

• Conscious

• Subconscious

• Preconscious

• Unconscious