WorksheetsPsychology Quiz on Self and Identity
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
A peer facilitator asks classmates for feedback and immediately shares her own secrets in return. Which Johari process is she consciously encouraging?
Projection
Self-actualization
Mutual disclosure
Role-playing
(T/F) "Freud's superego seeks immediate gratification regardless of social rules."
False
True
More than one choice above
None of the above
Identify the higher-order thinking level involved when students compare James's "Me" with Rogers's "self-image."
Remembering
Understanding
Applying
Analyzing
When an adult takes up painting because childhood praise once boosted self-esteem, this reflects which Rogers component now guiding behavior?
Ideal self
Organismic self
Self-worth
Fully functioning self
"You can't fire me; I quit!" exemplifies which defense mechanism?
Displacement
Projection
Reaction formation
Rationalization
Which pairing shows functional congruence?
Low self-image / High ideal
Matching self-image & ideal
High esteem / Low acceptance by others
Hidden talents / Blind spot feedback
Suppose an athlete visualizes new personal records daily. Which cognitive construct is being strengthened most directly?
Superego
Self-schema
Id
Shadow self
A toddler loudly demands candy in a store and throws a tantrum when refused. Which Freudian structure dominates?
Id
Ego
Superego
Self-image
Which statement best demonstrates metacognition about the self?
"I feel happy."
"I avoid conflict."
"I know I tend to overthink before answering."
"I trust my friends."
Your friend's sarcastic humor masks deep insecurity he refuses to acknowledge. Place this insecurity within the Johari Window.
Blind Self
Open Self
Hidden Self
Unknown Self
(T/F) "Defense mechanisms always promote psychological health."
True
Truelability
False
Falsifiable
An employee delays gratification of a vacation until a project finishes, balancing internal desires with reality. Name the Freudian principle guiding this decision.
Pleasure principle
Moral principle
Reality principle
Satisfaction principle
Designing a personal development plan that aligns experiences with aspirations chiefly targets which Rogers concept?
Unconscious mind
Incongruence
Congruence
Self-critique
A study finds that people who journal about core values show reduced stress. Which psychological process likely mediates this effect?
Superego suppression
Self-schema activation
Self-denial
Blind spot growth
After receiving peer critiques, a student updates her digital portfolio to highlight collaborative work. Which Johari pane likely shrank?
Hidden Self
Blind Self
Unknown Self
Open Self
Which stage of Freud's psychosexual development, if fixated, could manifest as mistrust in intimate adult relationships?
Oral
Anal
Phallic
Genital
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?
Self-concept distortion
Idealistic regression
Incongruence gap
Reality conflict
An advertising campaign appeals to "the real you beneath the surface." Which Jamesian element is being targeted?
Me
I
Superego
Ideal self
Identify the most sophisticated learning activity:
Memorizing Freud's stages
Listing Johari quadrants
Debating ethical limits of self-disclosure in digital spaces using Johari theory
Defining congruence
“The ‘I’ in William James’s model can be observed directly by others.”
True?
False?
False
True na true
