psych 14.2 Humanistic Theories and Trait Theories
personality inventory
A questionnaire on which people respond to items designed to gauge a wide range of feelings and behaviors and is used to assess selected personality traits is known as a(n):
extraversion-introversion
According to Hans Eysenck and Sybil Eysenck, the individual variation that is apparent across people can be reduced to several dimensions, including:
is self-actualized
Ashley feels that she has reached her full potential as a physician. According to Maslow, Ashley:
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The Big Five personality factors are reported to have a heritability of approximately _____ percent for each dimension.
emotional disorders
The MMPI was originally developed to identify:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
The _____ attempts to classify people according to Carl Jung's personality types.
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
The _____ includes a lie scale that tried to assess the extent to which a person is faking to make a good impression.
genuineness
When this occurs people are open with their feelings and are transparent and self-disclosing.
unconscious positive regard
a caring, accepting, nonjudgmental attitude, which Carl Rogers believed would help clients develop self-awareness and self-acceptance
traits
a characteristic pattern of behavior or a disposition to feel and act, as assessed by self-report inventories and peer reports.
self-actualization
according to Maslow, one of the ultimate psychological needs that rises after basic physical and psychological needs are met and self-esteem is achieved the motivation to fulfill one's potential.
self-concept
all out thoughts and feelings about ourselves, in answer to the question, "Who am I?"
Humanistic theories
view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy personal growth