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Psychology Vocab

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define Unconscious.

a)

The part of the mind that contains material of which we are unaware but that strongly influences conscious processes and behaviors

b)

The part of the unconscious personality that contains our needs, drives, instincts, and repressed material

c)

The part of the personality that is in touch with reality and strives to meet the demands of the id and the superego in socially acceptable ways

d)

The part of the personality that is the source of conscience and counteracts the socially undesirable impulses of the id

2.

Define Id.

a)

Certain specific means by which the ego unconsciously protects itself against unpleasant impulses or circumstance

b)

The consistent, enduring, and unique characteristics of a person

c)

The part of the unconscious personality that contains our needs, drives, instincts, and repressed material

d)

The part of the personality that is in touch with reality and strives to meet the demands of the id and the superego in socially acceptable ways

3.

The part of the personality that is in touch with reality and strives to meet the demands of the id and the superego in socially acceptable ways:

a)

Collective Unsconcious

b)

Ego

c)

Id

d)

Archetype

4.

The part of the personality that is the source of conscience and counteracts the socially undesirable impulses of the id:

a)

Super Ego

b)

Unconcious

c)

Defense Mechanism

d)

Ego

5.

Certain specific means by which the ego unconsciously protects itself against unpleasant impulses or circumstances:

a)

Archetype

b)

Behavorism

c)

Inferiority Complex

d)

Defense Mechanism

6.

The part of the mind that contains inherited instincts, urges,and memories common to all people:

a)

Humanistic Psychology

b)

Collective Unconscious

c)

Self

d)

Unconscious

7.

An inherited idea,based on the experiences of one’s ancestors, which shapes one’s perception of the world:

a)

Inferiority Complex

b)

Trait

c)

Archetype

d)

Factor Analysis

8.

A pattern of avoiding feelings of inadequacy rather than trying to overcome their source:

a)

Inferiority Complex

b)

Super Ego

c)

Id

d)

Unconscious

9.

Belief that the proper subject matter of psychology is objectively observable behavior—and nothing else:

a)

Conditions of Worth

b)

Self

c)

Fully Functioning

d)

Behaviorism

10.

The occurrence of rewards or punishments following particular behaviors:

a)

Unconditional Positive Regard

b)

Trait

c)

Contingencies of Reinforcement

d)

Self

11.

A school of psychology that emphasizes personal growth and the achievement of maximum potential by each unique individual:

a)

Cardinal Trait

b)

Humanistic Psychology

c)

Factor Analysis

d)

Unconscious

12.

The humanist term for realizing one’s unique potential:

a)

Trait

b)

Self Actualization

c)

Positive Regard

d)

Self

13.

One’s experience or image of oneself, developed through interaction with others:

a)

Self

b)

Conditions of Worth

c)

Trait

d)

Positive Regard

14.

Viewing oneself in a positive light due to positive feedback received from interaction with others:

a)

Unconditional Positive

b)

Fully Functioning

c)

Behaviorism

d)

Positive Regard

15.

The conditions a person must meet in order to regard himself or herself positively:

a)

Conditions of Worth

b)

Cardinal Trait

c)

Introvert

d)

Factor Analysis

16.

The perception that individuals’ significant others value them for what they are,which leads the individuals to grant themselves the same regard:

a)

Projective Test

b)

Trait

c)

Unconditional Positive Regard

d)

Personality

17.

An individual whose person and self coincide:

a)

Trait

b)

Fully Functioning

c)

Extrovert

d)

Positive Regard

18.

A tendency to react to a situation in a way that remains stable over time:

a)

Cardinal Trait

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Conditions of Worth

d)

Trait:

19.

A characteristic or feature that is so pervasive the person is almost identified with it:

a)

Cardinal Trait

b)

Self Actualization

c)

Personality Test

d)

Fully Functioning

20.

A complex statistical technique used to identify the underlying reasons variables are correlated:

a)

Surface Trait

b)

Objective Test

c)

Introvert

d)

Factor Analysis

21.

A stable characteristic that can be observed in certain situations:

a)

Extrovert

b)

Personality Test

c)

Surface Trait

d)

Introvert

22.

A stable characteristic that can be considered to be at the core of personality:

a)

Fully Functioning

b)

Source Trait

c)

Humanistic Psychology

d)

Factor Analysis

23.

An outgoing, active person who directs his or her energies and interests toward other people and things:

a)

Extrovert

b)

Surface Trait

c)

Self

d)

Unconscious

24.

A reserved, withdrawn person who is preoccupied with his or her inner thoughts and feelings:

a)

Projective Test

b)

Trait

c)

Conditions of Worth

d)

Introvert

25.

An unstructural test in which a person is asked to respond freely, giving his or her own interpretation of various ambiguous stimuli:

a)

Projective Test

b)

Source Trait

c)

Self Actualization

d)

Unconscious

26.

Assesses an individual's characteristics and identifies problems:

a)

Self

b)

Positive Regard

c)

Behaviorism

d)

Personality Test

27.

A limited - or forced -choice test in which a person must select one of several answers:

a)

Humanistic Psychology

b)

Defense Mechanism

c)

Objective Test

d)

Inferiority Complex

28.

The consistent,enduring, and unique characteristics of a person:

a)

Contingencies of Reinforcement

b)

Super Ego

c)

Personality

d)

Id