Self, Identity, and Personality Development MCQs
Self, Identity, and Personality Development MCQs
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1: The set of attributes, abilities, and characteristics that a person uses to describe and define him-or herself is called
A. Pure concept
B. Self concept
C. Self recognition
D. Self respect
2: The ability to identify the self, typically measured as mirror recognition is called
A. Pure concept
B. Self concept
C. Self recognition
D. Self respect
3: In which classification of the self based on broad ways in which people differ, such as sex, age, and physical characteristics?
A. Possible self
B. Categorical self
C. Ideal self
D. Real self
4: In which classification of the self based on broad ways in which people differ, such as sex, age, and physical characteristics?
A. Possible self
B. Categorical self
C. Ideal self
D. Real self
5: Future-oriented representations of self-concept into the future; who an individual might become, both hoped for and feared, that guides and motivates choices and behaviors is known as
A. Possible self
B. Categorical self
C. Ideal self
D. Real self
6: Future-oriented representations of self-concept into the future; who an individual might become, both hoped for and feared, that guides and motivates choices and behaviors is known as
A. Possible self
B. Categorical self
C. Ideal self
D. Real self
7: In which sense of self that is characterized by traits that one values?
A. Possible self
B. Categorical self
C. Ideal self
D. Real self
8: Who an individual is, his or her personal characteristics. The match between the real self and aspirational, ideal self influences well-being is called
A. Possible self
B. Categorical self
C. Ideal self
D. Real self
9: The process of telling stories from one’s past, to oneself or others is called
A. Reminiscence
B. History
C. Memory
D. None of these
10: ____ review is the reflection on past experiences and one’s life, permitting greater self-understanding and the assignment of meaning to their lives.
A. Money
B. Life
C. History
D. None of these
11: ____ is the general emotional evaluation of one’s own worth.
A. Self esteem
B. Self concept
C. Self position
D. All of these
12: The tendency to compare and judge one’s abilities, achievements, and behaviors in relation to others is social comparison
A. True
B. False
13: Global self esteem is an overall evaluation of self-worth.
A. True
B. False
14: Biculturalism is the practice of adopting values and practices from ___ cultures.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Fourth
15: The cultural belief that family members should support one another is called
A. Familism
B. Identity
C. Supporters
D. None of these
16: A coherent organized sense of self that includes values, attitudes, and goals to which one is committed is called
A. Familism
B. Identity
C. Supporters
D. None of these
17: The identity state in which after undergoing a period of exploration a person commits to self-chosen values and goals is identity achievement
A. True
B. False
18: In Erikson’s theory, a period in which the individual is free to explore identity possibilities before committing to an identity is psychosocial moratorium
A. True
B. False
19: The degree to which individuals have explored possible selves and whether they have committed to specific beliefs and goals is called
A. Identity value
B. Identity diffusion
C. Identity status
D. All of these
20: The identity state in which an individual has not undergone exploration nor committed to self-chosen values and goals is called
A. Identity value
B. Identity diffusion
C. Identity status
D. All of these
21: The identity state in which an individual has not undergone exploration but has committed to values and goals chosen by an authority figure is identity foreclosed
A. True
B. False
22: A sense of membership to an ethnic group and viewing the attitudes and practices associated with that group as an enduring part of the self is called ethnic identity
A. True
B. False
23: An extended transition to adulthood that takes place from ages ____ in which a young person is no longer an adolescent yet has not assumed the roles that comprise adulthood is emerging adulthood
A. 20-25
B. 18-20
C. 18-25
D. 20-30
24: In Levinson’s theory, a person’s overall organization of his or her life, particularly dreams, goals, and relationships with significant others as well as institutions, such as marriage, family, and vocation is life structure
A. True
B. False
25: A period of self-doubt and stress attributed to entering midlife once thought to contribute to a major reorganization of personality in midlife.
A. True
B. False
26: ___ clusters of personality traits that reflect an inborn predisposition that is stable throughout is big personality traits
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
27: Why is establishing an intimate relationship that is mutual and satisfying a challenge for emerging and young adults?
A. The population of eligible individuals is shrinking, therefore finding a partner is difficult.
B. Emerging and young adults are not shown the value of relationships based on the difficult childhoods many face.
C. Emerging and young adults continue to struggle with identity issues making relationship development difficult.
D. Individuals are more likely to see the value in individuality based on the individualistic nature of Western culture.
28: Which of the following is a description most likely used by a 4-year-old?
A. “I am very smart.”
B. “I have blue eyes and blonde hair. I have a cat. I have a princess bed.”
C. “I am a good friend.”
D. “I am popular because I have a lot of friends. I am really good at playing the piano.”
29: Children in which ethnicity tend to score lower in self-esteem?
A. Chinese and Japanese
B. European and American
C. South African
D. Hispanic
30: Reflecting on past experiences and contemplating the meaning of those experiences and their role in shaping one’s life is called ______.
A. Life review
B. Reminiscence
C. Autobiographical sharing
D. Subjective recall
31: Which of the Big 5 personality traits tends to increase with age, especially into older adulthood?
A. Openness
B. Extroversion
C. Agreeableness
D. Conscientiousness
32: At which age do children’s self-concept shift to trait-like psychological constructs such as “popular, smart, or good looking”?
A. Around age 3
B. Around age 4
C. Around age 7
D. Around age 11
33: Self-esteem is based on ______.
A. Description
B. Evaluation
C. Interpretation
D. Reflection
34: What do middle-aged adults tend to incorporate into their self-descriptions?
A. Autobiographical information
B. Hobbies
C. Personality characteristics
D. Ideal selves
35: Scott is a middle-aged adult who is described as responsible, disciplined, task oriented, and planful. He has planned out his life and has worked hard to achieve the goals he has set for himself. Everyone at his workplace knows they can count on him when needed. Which of the Big 5 personality traits is Scott high in?
A. Openness
B. Conscientiousness
C. Extroversion
D. Agreeableness
36: The degree to which individuals have explored possible selves and whether they have committed to specific beliefs and goals is called ______.
A. Identity status
B. Identity constraint
C. Identity exploration
D. Identity maturation
37: Grandpa Joe loves to sit and tell stories about his childhood and early adulthood on the farm he grew up in. At most family get-togethers, Grandpa Joe can be found sitting with at least six or seven grandchildren listening to exciting tales of horse riding and snake catching. What is Grandpa Joe is engaging in?
A. A life review
B. Reminiscence
C. Autobiographical sharing
D. Subjective recall
38: Which culture views a required attribute of adulthood as the ability to withstand pressure?
A. Israeli young adults
B. North American young adults
C. Romanian young adults
D. Chinese young adults
39: ______ is associated with worse average cognitive functioning and a steeper rate of decline?
A. Lower levels of openness
B. Higher levels of extroversion
C. Higher levels of neuroticism
D. Higher levels of conscientiousness
40: What is typical of an adolescent’s self-conception?
A. They describe themselves in overly positive ways.
B. They describe themselves in multiple ways that are often contradictory.
C. They describe themselves by what they enjoy doing.
D. They describe themselves with more focus on relationships than anything else.
41: Which theorist is partly responsible for popularizing the term “midlife crisis”?
A. Albert Bandura
B. Erik Erikson
C. Daniel Levinson
D. Sigmund Freud
42: Mischel focuses particularly on __________ variables.
A. Cognitive.
B. Environmental.
C. Motivational.
D. Situational
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