PERSONALITY TEST study guide - APsych-PD

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PERSONALITY TEST: STUDY GUIDE

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personality psychoanalysis psychodynamic theories free association unconscious-preconscious-conscious mind

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Id-Ego-Superego

Freud’s psychosexual stages (oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital)

Oedipus and Electra complexes

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identification

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fixation

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defense mechanisms (repression, regression, displacement, reaction formation, projection, sublimation, rationalization)

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Jung’s collective unconscious

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neo-Freudians (Adler and Horney)

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inferiority complex

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projective tests (Rorschach, TAT, sentence completion)

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trait

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Big Five personality traits (OCEAN)

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personality inventory

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MMPI

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self-actualization

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unconditional positive regard

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ideal vs. real self

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self-esteem

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self-serving bias (a.k.a. defensive attribution)

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individualism vs. collectivism

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reciprocal determinism

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locus of control (internal vs. external)

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self-efficacy (high vs. low)

Possible Personality FRQ’s

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According to a number of distinguished psychologists, a major purpose of the defense mechanisms described by Freud is the protection of self-esteem. Give an example of how repression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization, and displacement could each be used to protect or even enhance a positive self-image.

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Andy, a high school sophomore, lacks self-discipline, fails to plan ahead, and is excessively anxious. He is quickly frustrated by challenging tasks and frequently becomes overly critical of others. Use the psychoanalytic, humanistic, and socialcognitive perspectives to give three contrasting explanations of Andy's behavior.

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