Chapter 6 Quiz

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. What premise is psychological theory based on?

That relationships with other people play a large part in forming the self and that "the mind is the thinking part of the self" correct incorrect

That strong and persistent unconscious inner forces are responsible for directing individual behavior correct incorrect

That in a given situation, a single personality trait will be the predominant force correct incorrect

That both internal and external factors impact how individuals view themselves correct incorrect

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. The _______ perspective of personality suggests that both internal and external factors impact how individuals view themselves.

social correct incorrect

psychological correct incorrect

archetype correct incorrect

conflict correct incorrect

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. Which approach to personality suggests that several personality characteristics work together to impact consumption?

The figurative approach correct incorrect

The single-trait approach correct incorrect

The multi-trait approach correct incorrect

The self-congruity approach correct incorrect

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. The concept of the multiplicity of the self tells us that

the human consciousness always attempts to look out for the interests of the individual. correct incorrect

different self-concepts motivate us to behave in different ways at different times. correct incorrect

in a given situation, a single personality trait will be the predominant force. correct incorrect

the characters that represent people, personalities, or behaviors that are constant across time and place. correct incorrect

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. The symbolic interactionist perspective says that

an individual focuses the majority of their attention and energy on primary needs. correct incorrect

individuals are always driven by the need for immediate gratification. correct incorrect

individuals choose to ignore what they do not understand or do not want to accept. correct incorrect

relationships with other people play a large part in forming the self. correct incorrect

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. _______ values represent our life goals?

Terminal correct incorrect

Congruent correct incorrect

Functional correct incorrect

Instrumental correct incorrect

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. _______ needs enable us to survive and include the need for food, water, and shelter.

Functional correct incorrect

Subjective correct incorrect

Malleable correct incorrect

Perspective correct incorrect

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. _______ needs are socially acquired needs and include the need for status, love, affiliation, self-esteem, and prestige.

Primary correct incorrect

Institutional correct incorrect

Functional correct incorrect

Subjective correct incorrect

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. Researchers taking a motivational approach will often rely on _______ research techniques to generate their data.

quantitative correct incorrect

symbolic correct incorrect

qualitative correct incorrect

conditional correct incorrect

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. Why have some observers criticized qualitative motivation research?

It could potentially damage an individual's episodic memories. correct incorrect

It only reinforces assumptions based on a single-trait approach. correct incorrect

The conclusions depend on the researcher's interpretation. correct incorrect

It does not consider the psychological perspective of personality. correct incorrect