D564-Theories of Personality
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027
the shadow - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitive blind spot of our psyche, an undercurrent of who we
are that we're completely unaware of
Projective tests - CORRECT ANSWER-intended to uncover feelings, desires, and conflicts that are
hidden from conscious awareness. By interpreting responses to ambiguous cues
Develop healthy interpersonal relationships - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals adapt to having
basic anxiety
Superego - CORRECT ANSWER-The moral and ethical component
main characteristic of a secondary trait - CORRECT ANSWER-It reveals personal preferences.
Big Five model - CORRECT ANSWER-Openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness,
neuroticism
Sexual desire - CORRECT ANSWER-Frued thought the core of a person's motivation
, Cardinal traits - CORRECT ANSWER-Overarching and all-encompassing traits that deeply
influence almost all aspects of someone's personality and actions
Central traits - CORRECT ANSWER-Core characteristics that are significant but less dominant,
influencing behavior but not controlling every aspect of a person's life
Operant behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-from B.F. Skinner's behaviorism, it emphasizes how
behavior is selected by the environment through reinforcement and punishment
Psychological behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER-Arthur Staats's theory that describes personality
as learned behavior and consists of basic behavioral patterns
Biological factor theories - CORRECT ANSWER-theories explaining the nature of personality in
terms of biological influences, including genetic inheritance, brain functioning, and evolutionary
factors
B. F. Skinner - CORRECT ANSWER-theory of personality based on environmental determinants of
behavior
Unconditional positive regard - CORRECT ANSWER-expressing empathy, support, and
acceptance to someone, regardless of what they say or do.
Neuroticism - CORRECT ANSWER-a key personality trait characterized by emotional instability
and a predisposition to experiencing negative emotions
Allport's approach to individual differences - CORRECT ANSWER-Some traits are shared while
others are unique
Cattell describes adaptation and adjustment as - CORRECT ANSWER-An inclination toward
negative emotions and emotional instability can lead people to maladjustment.
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027
the shadow - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitive blind spot of our psyche, an undercurrent of who we
are that we're completely unaware of
Projective tests - CORRECT ANSWER-intended to uncover feelings, desires, and conflicts that are
hidden from conscious awareness. By interpreting responses to ambiguous cues
Develop healthy interpersonal relationships - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals adapt to having
basic anxiety
Superego - CORRECT ANSWER-The moral and ethical component
main characteristic of a secondary trait - CORRECT ANSWER-It reveals personal preferences.
Big Five model - CORRECT ANSWER-Openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness,
neuroticism
Sexual desire - CORRECT ANSWER-Frued thought the core of a person's motivation
, Cardinal traits - CORRECT ANSWER-Overarching and all-encompassing traits that deeply
influence almost all aspects of someone's personality and actions
Central traits - CORRECT ANSWER-Core characteristics that are significant but less dominant,
influencing behavior but not controlling every aspect of a person's life
Operant behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-from B.F. Skinner's behaviorism, it emphasizes how
behavior is selected by the environment through reinforcement and punishment
Psychological behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER-Arthur Staats's theory that describes personality
as learned behavior and consists of basic behavioral patterns
Biological factor theories - CORRECT ANSWER-theories explaining the nature of personality in
terms of biological influences, including genetic inheritance, brain functioning, and evolutionary
factors
B. F. Skinner - CORRECT ANSWER-theory of personality based on environmental determinants of
behavior
Unconditional positive regard - CORRECT ANSWER-expressing empathy, support, and
acceptance to someone, regardless of what they say or do.
Neuroticism - CORRECT ANSWER-a key personality trait characterized by emotional instability
and a predisposition to experiencing negative emotions
Allport's approach to individual differences - CORRECT ANSWER-Some traits are shared while
others are unique
Cattell describes adaptation and adjustment as - CORRECT ANSWER-An inclination toward
negative emotions and emotional instability can lead people to maladjustment.
