Question 1

Which personality theory emphasizes the importance of our capacity for healthy growth and self-realization?

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A)   psychoanalytic
B)   social-cognitive
C)   humanistic
D)   traitE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

According to Carl Rogers, people nurture our growth by being genuine, accepting, and

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A)   conscientious.
B)   consistent.
C)   extraverted.
D)   empathic.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) D

Question 3

Self-actualized people, as described by Maslow, are LEAST likely to

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A)   have a strong ego.
B)   have a well-developed superego.
C)   experience defensive self-esteem.
D)   have a strong sense of gender identity.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Carl Rogers suggested that those who fall far short of their ideal self experience

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A)   a self-serving bias.
B)   a negative self-concept.
C)   an external locus of control.
D)   a weak superego.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

In assessing a client's personal growth, Carl Rogers measured the correspondence between

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A)   the pleasure principle and the reality principle.
B)   ideal self and actual self.
C)   the client's values and the therapist's values.
D)   internal locus of control and external locus of control.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

According to Maslow, the top-level needs that arise after all other needs have been met include the needs for self-actualization and

Accepted Answer

A)   self-esteem.
B)   self-transcendence.
C)   self-awareness.
D)   social acceptance.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Roberta has a secure sense of her own identity and is strongly motivated to develop her unique talents and interests so as to achieve her full potential. According to Abraham Maslow, Roberta exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)   an Electra complex.
B)   illusory optimism.
C)   a self-actualizing person.
D)   the spotlight.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Lamont has frequently been rebellious, inconsiderate, and self-centered, yet the pastor of his local church has always accepted and respected him. The pastor's attitude toward Lamont is most explicitly recommended by

Accepted Answer

A)   Sigmund Freud.
B)   Carl Rogers.
C)   Albert Bandura.
D)   Alfred Adler.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which theorists have been criticized for underestimating the human predisposition to engage in destructive and evil behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)   trait theorists
B)   humanistic theorists
C)   psychoanalytic theorists
D)   social-cognitive theoristsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Who proposed that we are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?

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A)   Sigmund Freud
B)   Albert Bandura
C)   Abraham Maslow
D)   Carl RogersE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) C

Question 11

Maslow studied healthy, creative people to investigate

Accepted Answer

A)   self-actualization.
B)   free association.
C)   reciprocal determinism.
D)   unconditional positive regard.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Morris is hostile, aggressive, and socially destructive. According to Carl Rogers, this behavior pattern results from

Accepted Answer

A)   his growth-inhibiting environment.
B)   the collective unconscious.
C)   inborn personality traits.
D)   an internal locus of control.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Self-actualized people, as described by Maslow, are especially likely to

Accepted Answer

A)   demonstrate the spotlight effect.
B)   be open and spontaneous.
C)   avoid political disagreements.
D)   enjoy many unusually close friendships.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 14

Which personality theorists have most clearly been credited with encouraging the popular belief that a positive self-concept is the key to happiness and success?

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalytic theorists
B)   social-cognitive theorists
C)   humanistic theorists
D)   trait theoristsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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According to Carl Rogers, people nurture our growth by being genuine, accepting, and

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Self-actualized people, as described by Maslow, are LEAST likely to

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Carl Rogers suggested that those who fall far short of their ideal self experience

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In assessing a client's personal growth, Carl Rogers measured the correspondence between

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According to Maslow, the top-level needs that arise after all other needs have been met include the needs for self-actualization and

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Roberta has a secure sense of her own identity and is strongly motivated to develop her unique talents and interests so as to achieve her full potential. According to Abraham Maslow, Roberta exemplifies

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Lamont has frequently been rebellious, inconsiderate, and self-centered, yet the pastor of his local church has always accepted and respected him. The pastor's attitude toward Lamont is most explicitly recommended by

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Which theorists have been criticized for underestimating the human predisposition to engage in destructive and evil behaviors?

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Which personality theorists have most clearly been credited with encouraging the popular belief that a positive self-concept is the key to happiness and success?

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