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Psychology Quiz on Self and Identity

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

The ideal self

b)

The "I" self

c)

The "Me" self

d)

The superego

2.

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?

a)

Blind Self

b)

Hidden Self

c)

Open Self

d)

Unknown Self

3.

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

a)

Regression

b)

Incongruence

c)

Projection

d)

Cognitive dissonance

4.

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

a)

Denial

b)

Pleasure principle

c)

Reality principle

d)

Superego control

5.

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

a)

Hidden Self

b)

Open Self

c)

Blind Self

d)

Unknown Self

6.

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

a)

Excessive generosity

b)

Messiness or rigidity

c)

Overeating

d)

Attention-seeking

7.

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

a)

Denial

b)

Displacement

c)

Rationalization

d)

Repression

8.

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

a)

Insight

b)

Self-awareness

c)

Unconditional positive regard

d)

Observational learning

9.

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

a)

Buying clothes on sale

b)

Avoiding social media due to poor internet

c)

Taking STEM courses because you believe you're analytical

d)

Choosing a seat near the door for convenience

10.

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?

a)

Id - wants to dominate the argument

b)

Ego - feels conflict between inner desires and public image

c)

Superego - triggers guilt about dishonesty or personal values

d)

None - it's purely physical

11.

A peer facilitator asks classmates for feedback and immediately shares her own secrets in return. Which Johari process is she consciously encouraging?

a)

Projection

b)

Self-actualization

c)

Mutual disclosure

d)

Role-playing

12.

(T/F) "Freud's superego seeks immediate gratification regardless of social rules."

a)

False

b)

True

c)

More than one choice above

d)

None of the above

13.

Identify the higher-order thinking level involved when students compare James's "Me" with Rogers's "self-image."

a)

Remembering

b)

Understanding

c)

Applying

d)

Analyzing

14.

When an adult takes up painting because childhood praise once boosted self-esteem, this reflects which Rogers component now guiding behavior?

a)

Ideal self

b)

Organismic self

c)

Self-worth

d)

Fully functioning self

15.

"You can't fire me; I quit!" exemplifies which defense mechanism?

a)

Displacement

b)

Projection

c)

Reaction formation

d)

Rationalization

16.

Which pairing shows functional congruence?

a)

Low self-image / High ideal

b)

Matching self-image & ideal

c)

High esteem / Low acceptance by others

d)

Hidden talents / Blind spot feedback

17.

Suppose an athlete visualizes new personal records daily. Which cognitive construct is being strengthened most directly?

a)

Superego

b)

Self-schema

c)

Id

d)

Shadow self

18.

A toddler loudly demands candy in a store and throws a tantrum when refused. Which Freudian structure dominates?

a)

Id

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

d)

Self-image

19.

Which statement best demonstrates metacognition about the self?

a)

"I feel happy."

b)

"I avoid conflict."

c)

"I know I tend to overthink before answering."

d)

"I trust my friends."

20.

Your friend's sarcastic humor masks deep insecurity he refuses to acknowledge. Place this insecurity within the Johari Window.

a)

Blind Self

b)

Open Self

c)

Hidden Self

d)

Unknown Self

21.

(T/F) "Defense mechanisms always promote psychological health."

a)

True

b)

Truelability

c)

False

d)

Falsifiable

22.

An employee delays gratification of a vacation until a project finishes, balancing internal desires with reality. Name the Freudian principle guiding this decision.

a)

Pleasure principle

b)

Moral principle

c)

Reality principle

d)

Satisfaction principle

23.

Designing a personal development plan that aligns experiences with aspirations chiefly targets which Rogers concept?

a)

Unconscious mind

b)

Incongruence

c)

Congruence

d)

Self-critique

24.

A study finds that people who journal about core values show reduced stress. Which psychological process likely mediates this effect?

a)

Superego suppression

b)

Self-schema activation

c)

Self-denial

d)

Blind spot growth

25.

After receiving peer critiques, a student updates her digital portfolio to highlight collaborative work. Which Johari pane likely shrank?

a)

Hidden Self

b)

Blind Self

c)

Unknown Self

d)

Open Self

26.

Which stage of Freud's psychosexual development, if fixated, could manifest as mistrust in intimate adult relationships?

a)

Oral

b)

Anal

c)

Phallic

d)

Genital

27.

Comparing two classmates-one high in self-esteem but low in ideal-self ambition, the other opposite-illustrates what Rogers term when predicting future distress?

a)

Self-concept distortion

b)

Idealistic regression

c)

Incongruence gap

d)

Reality conflict

28.

An advertising campaign appeals to "the real you beneath the surface." Which Jamesian element is being targeted?

a)

Me

b)

I

c)

Superego

d)

Ideal self

29.

Identify the most sophisticated learning activity:

a)

Memorizing Freud's stages

b)

Listing Johari quadrants

c)

Debating ethical limits of self-disclosure in digital spaces using Johari theory

d)

Defining congruence

30.

“The ‘I’ in William James’s model can be observed directly by others.”

a)

True?

b)

False?

c)

False

d)

True na true