Chapter 11 - Personality
____ is credited with the first comprehensive theory of personality
Freud
what is the just world hypothesis?
Belief that things are fair, hard work is rewarded and people get what they deserve
The letters in the abbreviation DSM-5 stand for ________.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
The ID operates on the ____ principle
Getting a name brand pair of shoes to fit in shows what type of conformity?
Normative Conformity
In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension?
a. Panic Disorder
b. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
c. Agoraphobia
d. Social Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
What Big Five Trait is characterized by frequent feelings of anxiety, emotional instability, and a tendency to experience negative emotions like fear or worry?
Neuroticism
Stereotypes are always negative - True or False
False
Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford’s belief is an example of ________.
A Delusion
Alex goes to a restaurant with some friends. He's deciding between choosing the veggie wrap and the double cheeseburger. Alex has recently been trying to eat healthier since he wants to get into better shape. Regardless of his new desired lifestyle, he gives into his cravings and chooses the cheeseburger. Is this a demonstration of Alex listening to the ID, Superego, or Ego?
ID
Ricky's dad just got a new laptop. His dad is in his early sixties. Ricky is shocked that his father did not ask him to help set up his laptop and even cracked a few jokes about his capabilities. This is an example of which type of prejudice?
Dr. Anastasia believes that a major depressive disorder is caused by an over-secretion of cortisol. His view on the cause of major depressive disorder reflects a ____ perspective.
Biological
Jane believes that she got a bad grade on her psychology paper because her professor doesn't like her. Jane most likely has an _____ locus of control.
External Locus of Control
Emily and some of her friends are all in the circle talking about some of the people at their school. They find that they have a disagreement of opinions about this one girl, Rebecca. "I actually like Rebecca because I think she's nice," says one of Emily's friends. "Well I don't like Rebecca," says Emily. Which of the three components of attitude is Emily and her friends demonstrating?
Affective Attitude
Suicides rates are ____ among men than women, and they are ____ during the winter holiday season than during the spring months
Higher; lower