Exam 11: Self and Personality

After months of consideration, college sophomore Burrhus has just come to the conclusion that a career in psychology is the right thing for him. As a result, he has just switched to a psychology major and has signed up for several psychology courses for the next semester. Concerning his career plans, Burrhus appears to be in the _____ status stage.

The phrase, "If only I had my life to live over again I would…" is best associated with Erikson's _____ psychosocial stage of development.

Which is true regarding personality during adulthood?

The temperament dimension of _____ control is defined as the tendency to sustain attention.

In what ways does Erikson's view of personality development differ from Freud's view?

When contemplating their self-esteem, older individuals tend to compare themselves to

Research on individuals from collectivist cultures challenge the Western assumption that

Most adolescents experience a dip in self-esteem that tends to rebound in later adolescence.

One-year-old Barker has some trouble dealing with new situations. In addition, he tends to be relatively inactive and moody. With regard to temperament, Barker is best classified as

The personality principle of _____ concerns situation-specific ways in which people adapt to their roles.

Cultural differences in self-description lead

When talking to his grandmother on the phone, Riley says, "I am four years old, I am a boy, and I have red hair." This statement best illustrates the concept of

Dispositional traits are also referred to as "life stories."

Vicki was reserved as a baby, shy as a child, and shy as an adult. Social learning theorists would say that Vicki

How does the concept of an infant as a "blank slate" fit with the concept of infant temperament?

Both Freud and Erikson believed that

Harrison believes that Erikson's theory of personality development is very accurate. Thus, Harrison would most likely believe that his 17-year-old son, Ford, would currently be experiencing the psychosocial conflict involving

The fact that mentally retarded children are slower at developing self-awareness illustrates the role of _____ in the process of the acquisition of self.

Which statement concerning self-esteem development is true?

While she does not scream when her parents attempt to cuddle with her, Inga does tend to look away and demonstrate some discomfort with this activity. With regard to temperament, Inga is best classified as