Psychology Questions

79. What structure serves as the moral component of one's personality? A) the actual self B) ego C) id D) superego

63. According to Eysenck, the reason why some people seek out exciting new social and emotional experiences is that they:A) require relatively high levels of stimulation to activate certain brain regions.B) have low baseline adrenaline levels.C) require relatively low levels of stimulation to activate certain brain regions.D) have high baseline adrenaline levels.

74. Jamal has a very bad temper. He is notorious for lashing out at his friends when he doesn't get his way. According to Freud, what is dominating Jamal's actions?A) egoB) idC) superegoD) conscious processes

65. Several students who joined a book club are discussing how similar their personalities are to one another. They find that they share traits of conscientiousness and introversion. What would a psychologist say about these similarities? A) They are all reporting personalities that make them seem similar, but are probably really quite different.B) People with certain personalities may choose particular environments, resulting in people who share an environment might also share some personality characteristics.C) These students may actually be related to one another.D) Going to book clubs often leads to conformity with other members of the club.

50. According to your textbook, one possible way genes might influence personality is by affecting ______________. A) cellular division B) life expectancy C) brain chemicals D) the probability of having twins

61. According to Eysenck, who would have the LEAST reactive reticular activating system?A) Grace, who likes to read B) Tucker, who likes to fish C) Lily, who likes to talkD) Ben, who likes to surf

76. Some authors relate Freud's personality structure to an iceberg, saying that the __________ is completely submerged in our unconscious.A) idB) egoC) superegoD) defense mechanisms

80. As you are preparing for your biology exam, you notice two of your classmates in the library. After going to talk with them, you discover they are planning to cheat during tomorrow's exam. What part of your personality would cause you to feel ashamed or guilty if you also cheated on the exam? A) The actual self B) The ego C) The id D) The superego

70. Which aspect of the mind held the greatest fascination for Freud? A) the preconscious mindB) the conscious areaC) suppressions D) the unconscious

67. In a research study discussed in your textbook, researchers found that ratings of the Big Five personality factors corresponded to the _____________ specific brain regions.A) electrical activity inB) neurotransmitters inC) size of D) location of

71. Which of the following is NOT a key assumption shared by psychodynamic theories? A) Mental representations of the self and others shape how the individual acts.B) When basic needs for love are met, human beings seek to achieve their fullest potential.C) Unconscious thoughts, memories, and emotions operate simultaneously and are major influences on our behavior.D) Personality takes shape in early childhood and children learn to regulate their emotions during this period of development.

77. According to Freud, the ego is the __________ of personalityA) moral component.B) realistic component.C) primitive instinct.D) collective impulse.

69. Which theory of personality is most concerned with understanding people's unconscious motivations? A) Behavioral B) Humanistic C) Psychodynamic D) Trait

68. __________ is the personality theorist whose work is now reflected in the psychodynamic schools of thought. A) Gordon Allport B) Sigmund Freud C) Abraham Maslow D) B. F. Skinner

62. According to Eysenck, people who have decreased reactivity the limbic system (the emotional circuits), reticular activating system, and cortex are more likely to be ______________.A) extraverts B) neuroticC) intorvertsD) conscientious

72. Which of the following is one of the three components of the Freudian personality structure? A) Alter ego B) ArchetypeC) Collective unconsciousD) Superego

55. A commonly held belief when it comes to romance is that "opposites attract." Which of the following is true about this folk wisdom? A) It is generally incorrect; humans pair up with those who are most like us. B) It is generally incorrect; there is no relationship between personality and romantic pairing. C) It is generally correct; humans pair up with those who dissimilar, but complimentary personalities. D) It is generally correct; humans pair up with those who have conflicting personalities.

54. Sandra is a fairly quiet and conscientious person who enjoys foreign films. The people she chooses to associate with and interact with on a daily basis would most likely: A) be much more outgoing than she is. B) have similar interests and personalities. C) ridicule her and make her feel uncomfortable. D) have similar interests, but dissimilar personalities.

51. According to research discussed in your textbook, inheriting short copies of the ______________ transporter gene predisposes people to anxiety, shyness, and negative emotional reactions in interpersonal situations. A) acetylcholine B) NMDA C) dopamine D) serotonin

73. The id is motivated by the desire for ____________. A) free willB) instant gratificationC) moral perfectionD) social acceptability