Study Guide: Personality

What is personality?

• The long-standing traits and patterns that propel individuals to consistently think, feel, and behave in specific ways.

• A temporary mood or feeling.

• A type of mental disorder.

• A physical characteristic.

Who developed the first comprehensive theory of personality explaining both normal and abnormal behaviors?

• Alfred Adler

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Erik Erikson

According to Freud, personality results from efforts to balance two competing forces. What are these forces?

• Ego and Superego

• Id and Ego

• Id and Superego

• Superego and Conscience

A balanced id and superego leads to a ________ personality.

• healthy

• chaotic

• aggressive

• apathetic

An imbalanced id and superego can lead to neurosis, anxiety disorders, or unhealthy behaviors.

• True

• False

Who focused on our drive to compensate for feelings of inferiority?

• Sigmund Freud

• Alfred Adler

• Carl Jung

• Erik Erikson

According to Alfred Adler, what did he place focus on during childhood development?

• Social connections

• Physical health

• Intelligence

• Wealth

According to Alfred Adler's theory, which birth order is typically seen as responsible leaders, often rule-oriented and strict, with Type A personalities due to focused parental attention?

• Firstborns

• Middle children

• Youngest children

• Only children

According to Alfred Adler's theory, which birth order may seek attention and act as peacemakers, competing for parental focus between older and younger siblings?

• Firstborns

• Middle children

• Youngest children

• Only children

According to Alfred Adler's theory, which birth order is typically adventurous and rebellious, enjoying leniency from parents, leading to risk-taking behavior?

• Firstborns

• Middle children

• Youngest children

• Only children