AP Psychology: Personality Theories Quiz

Which theory suggests that our personality is shaped by past behaviors that were rewarded or punished?

• Humanistic Theory

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• Social Learning Theory

What does an internal locus of control imply?

• Reliance on fate or luck

• Dependence on others for success

• Belief in one's ability to influence outcomes

• Belief that external factors control outcomes

Which of the following is NOT an example of external locus of control?

• Peer treatment at school

• Family's financial status

• Weather conditions

• Personal study habits

What is the key component of Bandura's social learning theory that involves learning by watching others?

• Reciprocal determinism

• Cognitive restructuring

• Self-efficacy

• Observational learning

How does reciprocal determinism explain the interaction between behavior and environment?

• Behavior is independent of environmental factors

• Behavior is solely determined by environment

• Environment is unaffected by individual behavior

• Environment and behavior influence each other