Personality Flashcards
(52 cards)
What is the main focus of psychoanalytic theory?
The unconscious mind and its influence on behavior.
Who is the founder of psychoanalytic theory?
Sigmund Freud.
True or False: Humanistic psychology emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization.
True.
Fill in the blank: Carl Rogers is associated with the _____ approach in humanistic psychology.
client-centered.
What are the three components of Freud’s structural model of personality?
Id, ego, and superego.
Which personality theory focuses on observable behaviors and traits?
Behaviorism.
What is the primary goal of humanistic psychology?
To promote self-actualization and personal fulfillment.
Which theorist developed the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow.
True or False: The trait perspective examines stable characteristics that influence behavior.
True.
What is the Big Five model of personality?
A trait theory that includes openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
Fill in the blank: According to Freud, the _____ is responsible for moral standards.
superego.
What is the term for a defense mechanism that involves attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts to others?
Projection.
Which psychologist is known for the concept of unconditional positive regard?
Carl Rogers.
What does the trait theory suggest about personality?
Personality consists of a set of traits that are consistent over time and across situations.
True or False: According to Freud, dreams are a reflection of our unconscious desires.
True.
What is the primary method used in psychoanalysis to explore the unconscious?
Free association.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of personality that mediates between the desires of the id and the realities of the outside world.
ego.
Who proposed the concept of the collective unconscious?
Carl Jung.
What does the humanistic perspective emphasize about individuals?
Their inherent drive towards self-actualization and personal growth.
What are the two main types of personality assessment methods?
Objective tests and projective tests.
True or False: The type theory categorizes individuals into distinct personality types.
True.
What is the main criticism of the psychoanalytic approach?
It lacks empirical evidence and is difficult to test scientifically.
Fill in the blank: Trait theorists often use _____ to measure personality traits.
questionnaires.
What is the focus of the cognitive-behavioral perspective on personality?
The interaction of thoughts, behaviors, and environment.