List of top Psychology Questions on Personality

While simple and appealing, type theories truly capturing the uniqueness of every individual or oversimplifying the rich diversity of human personality are debatable. Type theories attempt to place individuals into distinct categories based on shared characteristics. Many types of theories have shaped how we view personality. Elaborate on the theories by Type Approach.
Direct techniques of personality assessment come with their own drawbacks especially related to social desirability. In such a condition, suggest other methods of personality assessment which can tap the unconscious of the individual. Mention any four such effective techniques.
Riya is on a strict diet because she wants to stay healthy and prepare for her upcoming school sports competition. One evening, she opens the fridge and sees a big, delicious chocolate cake that her mom made for a family dinner the next day. She immediately feels the urge to eat it, but plans to eat it after the sports competition. As per Freud's theory, explain Riya's behaviour in terms of id, ego and superego.
A therapist working with children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) gives them a star sticker each time they complete a task without distraction. After collecting five stars, they can exchange it with a small toy. What psychological technique is being used here?
Discuss the 'Big Five' factors of personality (OCEAN model) in detail.
Describe the various defense mechanisms proposed by Sigmund Freud with suitable examples.

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Arrange the following personality theories in chronological order.
A. Social Learning Theory
B. Humanistic Psychology
C. Psychoanalytic Theory
D. Interpersonal Theory
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"Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those Psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment".
This definition of personality was given by:
Who has discussed 'Basic anxiety' and Basic hostility'?
According to Allport, a single trait that dominates an individual's entire personality is called:

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According to Jung's analytical psychology, 'God' and 'Mother earth' are examples of:

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List-IList-II
(A) Interactional approach(I) Understands personality in relation to the features of ecological and cultural environment
(B) Type approach(II) Focuses on identifying primary characteristics of the people
(C) Trait approach(III) Situational characteristics play an important role in determining our behaviour
(D) Cultural approach(IV) Examines certain broad patterns in the observed behavioural characteristics of the individuals


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Conscious forcing of desires or thoughts out of consciousness is called:
“Personality is fixed in the early years of life and subject to little change thereafter.” This view is known as:
When Libido is attached to or invested in an object, it is known as:
Excessive competitive drive even when it is unnecessary, is observed in which of the following types of personality?
Ravi believes that experiences throughout his life continually change his personality. Which theorist would probably not agree with this?
Central Traits, Cardinal Traits, and Secondary Traits were prominent in the trait theory of:
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LIST I(Defense Mechanism)LIST II(Basic Nature)
ARepressionIRetreating to an earlier period of life
BRegressionIIForgetting unacceptable thoughts or impulses
CProjectionIIIRedirecting an emotional response from a dangerous object to a safer one
DDisplacementIVTransferring unacceptable motives or impulses to others
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The characteristics of a fully functioning person are:
(A) Aware of all experiences
(B) Able to face difficulties
(C) Inhibited and not free to make choices
(D) Adapt to the changing environmental conditions
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