Question set 08


Choose what applies to neuronal network:

·         Weak connections that are not reinforced will perish

·         Emotionally strong experience will create stronger connections

·          Information is stored in individual neurons


What is the origin of personality:

·         It’s inherited from parents

·         It’s defined by the way how parents treat a child

·         It’s partially inherited and partially defined by parenting


According to the attachment theory:

·         personality of a child is defined until the age of 6 years

·         personality is affected by the way how sensitive are parents to the needs of the child

·         in adulthood, personality structure can be significantly changed through long-term
relationships or therapy


Emotional maturity:

·         is indicated by ability to withstand frustration

·         positively correlates with intelligence

·         negatively correlates with intelligence


What is a superego?

·         internalized authority, representing moral or ethical values

·         construct that indicates narcissistic personality

·         part of our self that regulates our behavior


John had an argument with his teamleader, and he feels bad about it. Later that day, John develops
a strong headache such that he cannot think about anything else but the headache. Which
ego-defensive mechanism this might indicate?

·         Denial

·         Somatization

·         Regression


During a skype meeting, Alice have unwillingly insulted a customer. After the call ends, Alice’s
colleague tells her about this. Alice is surprised, she feels insulted and responds “well, it was a
right thing to do because someone had to finally tell them the truth”. Which ego-defensive
mechanism this might indicate?

·         Rationalization

·         Projection

·         Identification


Tina is unhappy because she thinks people are not giving her the attention she deserves. Tina
signed up for an acting class so she can become an actress. Which ego-defensive mechanism this
might indicate?

·         Sublimation

·         Introjection

·         Intellectualization


Which of the following traits applies to schizoid personality structure:

·         Preference for solitary activities and inner world of thinking and fantasizing

·         Demonstration of shallow emotions

·         Low interest in fulfilling social expectations or following social norms


Which of the following traits applies to histrionic personality structure:

·         Inconsistent opinions, will agree with anyone

·         Enjoys conflicts and looks for opportunities to confront someone

·         Loves to be in center of attention, tells amusing stories that might be made up


Which of the following traits applies to narcissistic personality structure:

·         Constantly tells everyone about own achievements

·         lies or makes up non-existent achievements to make better impression

·         is strictly performance-oriented


Which of the following traits applies to impulsive personality structure:

·         cannot control emotional reactions

·         the presented emotions are not genuine

·         looking up for opportunities to argue with others