Psychology and Personality Theories Quiz

What is the primary focus of counseling?

• Unconscious and childhood situations

• Here and now, surface issues, and the conscious

• Deep issues and the unconscious

• Long-term issues and personality reconstruction

According to Freud, which part of the mind is driven by the pleasure principle?

• Ego

• Id

• Conscious

• Superego

What is the main difference between repression and suppression?

• Both are involuntary

• Both are voluntary

• Repression is involuntary, suppression is voluntary

• Repression is voluntary, suppression is involuntary

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting negative emotions to a less threatening object?

• Regression

• Displacement

• Sublimation

• Suppression

Which personality type prefers working on long projects without interruptions?

• Extroverts

• Intuitives

• Introverts

• Sensors

How do thinkers prioritize in their work?

• Sociability and friendliness

• Pros and cons, and job satisfaction

• Harmony and pleasing people

• Unpleasant tasks and tight deadlines

Which personality type is likely to leave things open for last-minute changes?

• Feelers

• Thinkers

• Perceivers

• Judging

What is the role of the ego according to Freud?

• Coordinator of the personality

• Primitive psychic force

• Source of instincts and drives

• Conscience determining right or wrong

Which defense mechanism involves acting younger than one's age?

• Regression

• Displacement

• Sublimation

• Suppression

Feelers value all of the following EXCEPT what in their approach?

• Experience and evidence

• Personal Judgments

• Likes and dislike of themselves and others

• Harmony and sociability