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WGU D564 Theories Of Personality Objective Assessment Final Exam Newest 2025 Complete 100 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)|Already Graded A+
Multiple Choice: According to Karen Horney's psychodynamic
theory, which of the following is not one of the coping strategies for dealing with basic anxiety?
- Moving towards others
- Moving against others
- Moving away from others
- Moving within oneself - ANSWER-Moving within oneself
Fill-in-the-Blank: The concept of __ involves the extent to
which individuals believe they are capable of controlling or influencing their environment. - ANSWER-Locus of control
True/False: The concept of self-actualization, proposed by
Abraham Maslow, refers to the motivation to realize one's full potential and achieve personal growth. - ANSWER-True
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following theories of personality
emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping behavior?
a) Trait theory
b) Psychoanalytic theory
c) Humanistic theory
d) Social cognitive theory - ANSWER-Psychoanalytic theory
Fill-in-the-Blank: According to Carl Jung, the collective
unconscious is made up of _____ that are shared by all people across cultures. - ANSWER-archetypes
True/False: Behaviorist theories of personality emphasize the
role of environmental factors in shaping behavior. - ANSWER- True
Multiple Choice: The "Big Five" personality traits include all of
the following except:
a) Openness
b) Conscientiousness
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d) Neuroticism - ANSWER-Humility
Fill-in-the-Blank: According to Alfred Adler, the driving force
behind human behavior is the pursuit of ____. - ANSWER- superiority
True/False: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-
actualization is the highest level of psychological development that individuals strive to achieve. - ANSWER-True
Multiple Choice: Who developed the theory of cognitive
dissonance, which focuses on the discomfort experienced when one's beliefs and behaviors are inconsistent?
a) Albert Bandura
b) Leon Festinger
c) George Kelly
d) Jerome Bruner - ANSWER-b) Leon Festinger
Fill-in-the-Blank: According to Erik Erikson, the primary
psychosocial crisis faced during adolescence is identity ____. - ANSWER-Confusion
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