Sherrill General Psychology Sp16 - Chapter 10 Flash Cards

Chapter 7 & Research Flash Card PP

QUESTION .1

Distinctive patters of behavior, emotions, and

thoughts that characterize an

individual’s adaptations to his or her life is the

definition of what term?

Chapter 10 Flash Card PP

ANSWER .1


QUESTION .2

What is the name of the theory of personality that investigates the terms that describe a

person’s characteristics and dispositions?


ANSWER .2


QUESTION .3

Who is the individual most associated with the psychanalytical

theories of personality?


ANSWER .3


QUESTION .4

According to Freud, what are the three

divisions of the mind?


ANSWER .4


QUESTION .5

According to Freud, does the id function

at the conscious level, the unconscious

level, or both?


ANSWER .5


QUESTION .6

The ______ consists of biological and instinctual drives

for aggression and sex.


ANSWER .6


QUESTION .7

The ______ is the ‘mediator’ between the id and superego.

Tries to find socially and morally acceptable ways to fulfill the desires of the id without causing guilt or

anxiety due to the superego’s limitations.


ANSWER .7


QUESTION .8

According to Freud, does the superego

function at the conscious level, the

unconscious level, or both?


ANSWER .8


QUESTION .9

The _____ is defined ad the ideals, morals and

values; the ‘conscience’ which causes guilt when

ignored and imposes limitations on satisfaction..


ANSWER .9


QUESTION .10

According to Freud, how do we develop

our superego?


ANSWER .10


QUESTION .11

In the angel and devil analogy, which is the superego and

which is the id?


ANSWER .11


QUESTION .12

According to Freud, mental health is

equivalent to what?


ANSWER .12


QUESTION .13

What occurs when unconscious, unacceptable

thoughts begin to enter of conscious

mind?


ANSWER .13


QUESTION .14

Define Defense Mechanisms.


ANSWER .14


QUESTION .15

______ is the defense mechanism that occurs when

the mind blocks the recollection of memories that

are too painful or anxiety provoking (they remain in

the unconscious mind)


ANSWER .15


QUESTION .16

This defense mechanism is

defined as altering or refusing to accept reality.


ANSWER .16


QUESTION .17

“Everyone does it! It’s not like I’m a bad person!” This is an example of which

defense mechanism?


ANSWER .17


QUESTION .18

If someone accuses or claims someone else is

doing what, in fact, they themselves are doing, it is an example of which defense mechanism?


ANSWER .18


QUESTION .19

Following the news of the death of two of her close family members, Jessie

was found curled up in the fetal position. This could be an example of which

defense mechanism?


ANSWER .19


QUESTION .20

Andrew broke his hand one day in high school when he

felt like his teacher had caused him to fail a test and

he took out his anger by punching his locker. This is

an example of which defense mechanism?


ANSWER .20


QUESTION .21

A sexually promiscuous woman decides to become a

nun. This is an example of which

defense mechanism?


ANSWER .21


QUESTION .22

According to Freud, what is the correct

order of the psychosexual stages

of development?


ANSWER .22


QUESTION .23

Based on which psychosexual stage of

development, will children focus on same

sex friendships and have no interest in the

opposite sex?


ANSWER .23


QUESTION .24

According to Freud, if an individual receives too

little or too much gratification during a specific psychosexual

stage, what will be the result?


ANSWER .24


QUESTION .25

According to Freud, if a person become

“stuck” in a particular psychosexual stage, they have become

______.


ANSWER .25


QUESTION .26

Describe anal retentive and anal

expulsive.


ANSWER .26


QUESTION .27

What does the term ‘assessment’ mean?


ANSWER .27


QUESTION .28

What are the two types (or categories)

of questionnaires used by psychologists to assess personality?


ANSWER .28


QUESTION .29

______ is describes as typically written or

computerized surveys that ask specific

questions. Answers are evaluated and compared

to others’ (norms).


ANSWER .29


QUESTION .30

______ are personality tests that consist of loosely structured, ambiguous stimuli

that require a person’s interpretation.


ANSWER .30


QUESTION .31

What is the most commonly used

Objective Personality Test?


ANSWER .31


QUESTION .32

What are the two common projective

tests that were discussed in the

lecture presentation?


ANSWER .32

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