AP Psychology: Personality Theories Quiz

What are the two major perspectives on personality discussed in this video?

• Behavioral and Cognitive

• Psychodynamic and Humanistic

• Biological and Evolutionary

• Social and Cultural

According to the psychodynamic theory, what shapes a person's personality and behaviors?

• Their educational background

• Their genetic makeup

• Their conscious and unconscious mind

• Their social environment

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions from one situation to another?

• Rationalization

• Projection

• Displacement

• Denial

What is the role of the ego in personality according to Freud?

• To satisfy basic drives

• To store memories

• To mediate between the ID and the superego

• To enforce moral values

What is the focus of humanistic psychology?

• The impact of childhood experiences

• The role of genetics in personality

• The influence of society on behavior

• The inherent goodness of people and their growth potential

What is unconditional positive regard?

• Criticizing someone to help them improve

• Ignoring someone's faults

• Accepting and valuing someone without any conditions

• Accepting someone only if they meet certain conditions

What is the self-actualizing tendency?

• The urge to dominate others

• The drive to satisfy basic needs

• The desire to reach one's full potential

• The need for social approval

How do humanistic psychologists often assess personality?

• Through projective tests

• With standardized IQ tests

• Using qualitative methods like interviews

• By analyzing genetic data

What is the difference between self-actualization and self-transcendence?

• Self-actualization is about immediate gratification, while self-transcendence is about long-term goals

• Self-actualization is about moral values, while self-transcendence is about basic drives

• Self-actualization is about social approval, while self-transcendence is about personal growth

• Self-actualization is about personal growth, while self-transcendence is about going beyond oneself

What is congruence in humanistic psychology?

• The balance between the ID and the superego

• The consistency of behavior across different situations

• The difference between conscious and unconscious thoughts

• The alignment between a person's real self and ideal self