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AP REVIEW SESSIONS - PRACTICE TESTS
REVIEW CLASS -
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 AT 3PM IN 02N
FRIDAY, APRIL 27 AT 3PM IN 02N
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 AT 3PM IN 02N
SATURDAY, MAY 5 AT 3PM IN 02N
SUNDAY, MAY 6 AT 3PM IN 02N
Friday, April 20
CH10HW1: Read text pp. 409-416
- Why does the author use Margaret Sanger as a guide to understanding of what we call personality?
- How is personality defined?
- What are the three major ways of assessing personality? How do they differ?
- What is hysteria? What is it called today?
- How did Charcot influence Sigmund Freud?
- What is the center of Freud's theory?
- Explain eros, libido and thanatos
- Look at figure 15.1 and explain why the id, ego and super ego are depicted as an iceberg
- Identify and explain the unconscious struggle taking place in each of the 5 psycho-sexual stages in the chart below
Fill in the Chart - DO NOT CUT AND PASTE - WRITE IT OUT IN YOUR OWN WORDS!
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10. What is the purpose of our ego defense mechanisms?
11. What is a danger of these defense mechanisms?
12. Identify and explain each of the following defense mechanisms:
Repression, Denial, Displacement, Projection, Reaction Formation, Regression, Rationalization, , Sublimation
Monday, April 23
Aim: Why is Freud considered the father of psychoanalytical theory?
CH10HW2: pp 416-422
1. What is the purpose of a Projective test?
2. Why is the Rorschach Test an example of a Projective test?
3. What is the purpose of the TAT? How does the TAT test work?
4. Explain psychic determinism
5. Identify and explain 5 criticisms of Freud's theory
6. Identify three ways Freud has influenced society and culture today?
7. What is the psychodynamic theory?
8. Why are Adler, Horney and Jung considered neo-Freudians?
9. What were the key ideas of Carl Jung?
10. How does Adler differ from Freud?
Tuesday, April 24
CH10HW3: Read pp. 422- 429
- How do the humanistic psychologists view personality differently than the Freudians?
- What is the root cause of illness for a humanistic psychologist?
- Describe the three types of traits people possess according to Gordon Allport - Do not just list!
- How did Abraham Maslow contribute to humanistic psychology?
- Describe a self-actualizing person.
- Look on pp. 322-323 and describe the major steps needed to become self-actualized.
- What are the essential characteristics for a fully functioning person according to Carl Rogers?
- Explain the phenomenal field.
- Why is unconditional love essential for Rogers?
- How does a humanistic psychologist view Margret Sanger differently from a Freudian?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of humanistic personality theory?
- What is positive psychology?
Wednesday, April 25
Compare and contrast the psychoanalytical approach with the humanistic approach
CH10HW4: Read pp. 425- 429
- How does Albert Bandura view the development of personality?
- Explain observational learning.
- What is key to our personality according to Bandura?
- What is reciprocal determinism?
- Give an example of this in your own life - do not us text example
- According to Julius Rotter, why is our locus of control essential to personality theory?
- DO IT YOURSELF- ANSWER THE QUESTIONS- Do you have an external or internal locus of control?
- What is the strength and weakness of the social cognitive theory in understanding personality?
- What are the key principles in the family-systems theory?
- How does culture influence personality development?
- How does gender play a role in personality development?
- Why is a theory of personality important for understanding and treatment of unusual behavior?
Thursday, April 26
Aim: Explain social cognitive theory in understanding personality
CH10HW5: Read pp. 430-432
- Describe Hippocrates 4 humors and the personality types which emerge
- What are temperaments?
- What is the trait perspective in psychology?
- How do modern biological psychologists explain trait theory?
- What trait does Jerome Kagan identify immediately at birth?
- What role does the environment play in this trait's development?
- Define the term traits.
- Identify the BIG Five -
- What is Raymond Cattell's contribution to trait theory?
- What is the purpose of the MMPI and MMPI 2?
- Why are these tests considered legitimate personality tests?
- What are the strength and weaknesses of the trait theories?
- How would they analyze Margaret Sanger's personality?
Friday, April 27
CH10HW6: Read pp. 435-443
- How does cognitive psychologist Walter Mischel differ with the trait theorists?
- What do you think about person-situation controversy?
- How is a weak and a strong situation explained in determining behavior?
- How does the Myers Briggs Test a reflection of trait theory?
- What are some of the objections to the MBTI test.
- Explain the term implicit assumptions / folk theories
- How does implicit personality theory differ from personality theory?
- What assumptions occur as a result?
- Explain the fundamental attribution error
- Why is Carl Jung's theory often seen as more of a non-western theory
- What is the biggest difference between collectivist and individualist approach to personality theory according to Harry Triandis?
- What are some of the important cultural difference between these two views?
- Why are psychologists often referred to as eclectic in regard to personality theory?
- page 433 What is your academic locus of control?
PRACTICE TESTS
WORKSHEET ON DEFENSE MECHANISMS
Below are just a few personality activities to play with if you wish
Myers Brigg - Does It pay to Know Your Type?
WHAT IS YOUR LOCUS OF CONTROL?
For fun - go to this site and complete an on-line version of the BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS
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