Social Psychology and Personality
According to Sigmund Freud's psychodynamic theory, which part of the mind operates on the pleasure principle, seeking instant gratification?
Ego
Superego
Id
Conscious
A person who is angry at their boss comes home and yells at their spouse. According to psychodynamic theory, which defense mechanism is being demonstrated?
Repression
Displacement
Projection
Rationalization
Conflicts between which three components, according to Freud, can lead to psychological distress and shape personality?
Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious
Id, Ego, Superego
Anima, Animus, Shadow
Ideal Self, Real Self, Ought Self
Which of the following best describes the role of the ego in Freud's theory?
To seek immediate gratification of desires.
To internalize moral standards and values.
To mediate between the id's desires and the real world.
To block unacceptable impulses from awareness.
Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings or impulses to another person?
Displacement
Projection
Rationalization
Reaction Formation
A student who fails to study for an exam and then claims the test was unfair is using which defense mechanism?
Denial
Repression
Rationalization
Sublimation
What is the purpose of ego defense mechanisms, according to psychodynamic theory?
To resolve conflicts between the id and superego.
To accurately perceive reality.
To protect the ego from anxiety and uncomfortable thoughts.
To express true feelings in a socially acceptable way.

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Which of the following is an example of sublimation?
A person who is angry at their boss yells at their spouse.
A person with aggressive tendencies becomes a boxer.
A person refuses to believe they have a drinking problem.
A person who dislikes someone is overly nice to them.
Which projective test involves interpreting inkblots to reveal unconscious thoughts?
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
What is the primary goal of projective tests in personality assessment?
To measure conscious thoughts and feelings.
To directly assess specific personality traits.
To tap into the unconscious and reveal hidden aspects of personality.
To provide a structured and objective measure of behavior.