AP®︎ Psychology: Topic 4.4 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.4 of AP Psychology – Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories of Personality.
Questions List
Topic 4.4
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: 4.4.A.1
Which part of the mind seeks instant pleasure without considering consequences?
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Topic 4.4: Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories of Personality
Learning Objective: 4.4.A
Explain how the psychodynamic theory of personality defines and assesses personality.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.1
According to the psychodynamic theory of personality, unconscious processes drive personality. Exclusion Statement: The stage theory of psychosexual development is out of scope for the AP Psychology Exam.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.2
Ego defense mechanisms (denial, displacement, projection, rationalization, reaction formation, regression, repression, and sublimation) serve to protect the ego unconsciously from threats.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.A.3
Psychodynamic personality psychologists assess personality using projective tests that are designed to probe the preconscious and unconscious mind.
Learning Objective: 4.4.B
Explain how the humanistic theory of personality defines and assesses personality.
Essential Knowledge: 4.4.B.1
According to humanistic psychology, personality focuses on unconditional regard and the self-actualizing tendency as primary motivating factors. Exclusion Statement: Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is outside the scope of the AP Psychology Exam.
