Name: ______Date: ______
Chapter 15 FRQs
FRQ / Date DueAccording to a number of distinguished psychologists, a major purpose of the defense mechanisms described by Freud is the protection of self-esteem. Give an example of how each of the following could be used to protect or even enhance a positive self-image: repression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization displacement / Monday, February 27th
Andy, a high school sophomore, lacks self-discipline, fails to plan ahead, and is excessively anxious. He is quickly frustrated by challenging tasks and frequently becomes overly critical of others. Use each of the following perspectives the to give three contrasting explanations of Andy's behavior: psychoanalytic, humanistic, and social-cognitive / Monday, February 27th
Although personality is generally consistent throughout the life span, some people exhibit major personality changes.
o How do each of the following help to explain BOTH continuity and change in personality?
o Biological factors
o Learning factors
o Situational factors
o Cognitive factors
o How would any two of the above interact to produce change in the trait of shyness? / Wednesday, February 29th
Name: ______Date: ______
Chapter 15 FRQs
FRQ / Date DueAccording to a number of distinguished psychologists, a major purpose of the defense mechanisms described by Freud is the protection of self-esteem. Give an example of how each of the following could be used to protect or even enhance a positive self-image: repression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization displacement / Monday, February 27th
Andy, a high school sophomore, lacks self-discipline, fails to plan ahead, and is excessively anxious. He is quickly frustrated by challenging tasks and frequently becomes overly critical of others. Use each of the following perspectives the to give three contrasting explanations of Andy's behavior: psychoanalytic, humanistic, and social-cognitive / Monday, February 27th
Although personality is generally consistent throughout the life span, some people exhibit major personality changes.
o How do each of the following help to explain BOTH continuity and change in personality?
o Biological factors
o Learning factors
o Situational factors
o Cognitive factors
o How would any two of the above interact to produce change in the trait of shyness? / Wednesday, February 29th