PSYTHEO quiz

What does Allport’s Psychology of the Individual emphasize?

• General assumptions about personality

• Human uniformity and predictability

• The uniqueness of individuals

• Who’s Allport

What is the idiographic approach in Allport’s theory?

• Studying broad personality trends across groups

• Analyzing individuals as unique entities

• Using only psychoanalytic methods

• Defining personality traits by their frequency

What are Cardinal Traits according to Allport?

• Rare traits that dominate a person’s behavior

• Common traits shared among many people

• Situational traits triggered by specific events

• Traits related to cultural background

Which of the following is an example of a Secondary Disposition?

• Kindness

• Honesty

• Stage fright

• Compassion

What does propriate functioning emphasize in Allport’s theory?

• Basic survival needs as the core of motivation

• Human motivation driven by individuality and self-expression

• Automatic responses to environmental stimuli

• Reflexive behaviors rooted in childhood experiences

What is proprium in Allport’s theory?

• The conscious and unconscious parts of the self

• A unified sense of self that shapes personality

• The external influences on an individual’s actions

• The innate survival instincts shared by all

What is the key difference between Preservative and Propriate Functional Autonomy?

• Preservative focuses on habits, Propriate aligns with self-concept

• Preservative relates to childhood, Propriate to adulthood

• Preservative supports change, Propriate resists it

• Preservative is conscious, Propriate is unconscious

What defines a Psychologically Healthy Personality according to Allport?

• Pure dependency on others for motivation

• Inability to handle criticism

• Self-objectification and humility

• Avoidance of personal relationships

Which of the following is part of Allport’s seven functions of the self?

• Reacting to external stimuli

• Achieving balance through emotional suppression

• Propriate striving for goals

• Ignoring personal identity

What is functional autonomy in Allport’s theory?

• Childhood motives always influence adult actions

• Past motives evolve into self-sustaining behaviors

• Unconscious drives dictate human behavior

• Biological needs solely determine personality