Exam 13: Personality

Which of the following techniques was Freud most likely to use in an attempt to discover the hidden conflicts underlying his patients' symptoms?

Who emphasized that slips of the tongue often reveal the personality dynamics that contribute to psychological disorders?

If personality were a balance scale,the ________ would balance the ________.

A willingness to switch jobs and move from one part of the country to another best illustrates one of the consequences of

According to Carl Rogers,people who are self-disclosing and open with their own feelings are demonstrating

A person who experiences defensive self-esteem is ________ to demonstrate self-serving bias and is ________ to feel angry when criticized.

A major criticism of Freud's theory is that it

Which of the following help shape(s)our personality?

A therapist thinks that Jordan would be less agitated and more effective at work if he could recognize his own conflicting feelings of respect for and irritation toward his workplace supervisor.The therapist's belief best illustrates the ________ perspective.

Individualism is to collectivism as ________ is to ________.

The traits that seem to provide the most useful information are often referred to as the

Dr.Lopez asked college students in a survey if they were more or less likely to go deeply into debt with high-interest credit cards.Most students answered that they would be less likely to go deeply into debt.This best illustrates

Freud believed that all ________ functioned indirectly and unconsciously.

Although Alex has frequently been caught stealing money and other valuables from friends as well as strangers,he does not feel guilty or remorseful about robbing these people.According to Freud,Alex most clearly demonstrates

Freud suggested that the remembered events and images in our dreams were a censored expression of the dream's

The person-situation controversy involves a debate regarding the influence of ________ and ________ on behavior.

A(n)________ test is one that is developed by testing a pool of items and then selecting those that discriminate between groups.

Ariel loves her husband but unconsciously resents his successful career.Her therapist suggests that their marriage would improve if she recognized the conflict between these two feelings.The therapist's belief best illustrates the ________ perspective.

Simone,who is introverted,likes to read,prefers less environmental stimulation,and enjoys small intimate parties.According to trait theorists,this cluster of behaviors is called a

Most college students perceive themselves as above average compared with their classmates.This best illustrates