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Psychological Perspectives of Self

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

According to William James's concept of self, the "Me" self is divided into three sub-categories. Which of the following is NOT one of those categories?

a)

The spiritual self

b)

The material self

c)

The emotional self

d)

The social self

2.

In Carl Jung's theory of the self, which archetype is described as the repressed thoughts and socially unacceptable aspects of the psyche?

a)

Persona

b)

Animus

c)

Shadow

d)

Anima

3.

Based on the lesson, what is the core concept that Carl Rogers suggests is vital for self-actualization and refers to the image of oneself?

a)

Ideal self

b)

Real self

c)

Self-concept

d)

Social self

4.

According to Sigmund Freud, which component of the personality operates on the "reality principle" and controls the basic urges and desires?

a)

Ego

b)

Id

c)

Superego

d)

Conscience

5.

Donald Winnicott's theory suggests that people develop a false self to protect which part of their personality?

a)

The unified self

b)

The ideal self

c)

The true self

d)

The empirical me

6.

Based on Freud's psychosexual stages, a person who did not successfully resolve the conflicts in a particular stage might exhibit certain behaviors later in life. In the context of criminology, which stage's unresolved conflicts might be linked to obsessive-compulsive behaviors, often seen in meticulous crime planners or serial offenders?

a)

Oral Stage

b)

Phallic Stage

c)

Anal Stage

d)

Genital Stage

7.

The lesson describes Carl Rogers' concept of incongruence. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates this concept?

a)

A police officer who feels a strong sense of pride and fulfillment in their job.

b)

An individual who commits a crime despite knowing it is wrong, leading to internal guilt.

c)

A witness whose memory of a crime is tightly associated with their emotional state at the time.

d)

A former inmate who has successfully adjusted to life outside of prison by accepting their past.

8.

Gregg Henriques's Tripartite Model includes the "public self" or Persona. How does this concept explain the behavior of a criminal informant who presents a different personality to their peers than they do to law enforcement?

a)

It shows a unified self with strong values.

b)

It reflects a healthy self-regulation and intentionality.

c)

It represents a cognitive construction of self-knowledge.

d)

It demonstrates an individual showing a specific social role to others.

9.

According to Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, what distinguishes human agency from simple behaviorism?

a)

The ability to respond to external stimuli.

b)

The capacity to exercise control over one's life and influence outcomes.

c)

The attachment to material possessions and physical appearance.

d)

The formation of personality structures from psychosexual development.

10.

William James's concept of the "Me" self includes the material self. How can this be understood in the context of criminal behavior?

a)

It is the part of the self that knows right from wrong.

b)

It explains why some criminals feel shame and guilt for their actions.

c)

It can be tied to crimes committed for personal gain, like theft, as the individual sees their value in the acquisition of objects.

d)

It refers to how a person acts in social situations, like within a gang.

11.

Montecillo is studying a case of a serial arsonist. The investigator discovers that the arsonist's actions are driven by a need for attention and recognition, as they feel a complete lack of accomplishment in their personal life. Which of Bruce A. Bracken's six domains of self-concept is most relevant to this case?

a)

Social domain

b)

Affect domain

c)

Academic domain

d)

Competence domain

12.

A suspect in a theft case tells the police, "I'm a good person, I just made a bad choice." In the context of Carl Rogers' theory, what is the suspect trying to do?

a)

Distort their self-concept to maintain a sense of congruence.

b)

Align their ideal self with their real self.

c)

Satisfy the demands of their superego.

d)

Exercise their agency over their actions.

13.

During a police interview, Romeo, a witness is asked to recall a crime they observed. The witness struggles to give a clear narrative but says they "felt" the fear and confusion of the moment. Based on Gregg Henriques's Tripartite Model, which part of the self is the witness primarily experiencing?

a)

The private self consciousness system

b)

The public self (Persona)

c)

The unified self

d)

The experiential self

14.

Suarez, a criminologist is using Jungian analysis to understand a suspect. The suspect is known to be a respected community leader, but surveillance reveals a hidden life of cruelty and manipulation. The criminologist would likely focus on which Jungian archetype to explain this duality?

a)

Anima

b)

Persona

c)

Shadow

d)

Animus

15.

Westley, a police officer is training to deal with high-pressure situations. The trainer emphasizes the importance of anticipating potential outcomes and adjusting their approach accordingly. This training aligns with which core feature of Albert Bandura's concept of human agency?

a)

Forethought

b)

Intentionality

c)

Reactiveness

d)

Reflectiveness