Psychological Theories in Literature and Film
  • 1. Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are motivated by their unconscious desires and conflicts?
A) Cognitive theory
B) Psychoanalytic theory
C) Humanistic theory
D) Behavioral theory
  • 2. The concept of 'cognitive dissonance' is associated with which psychological theory?
A) Cognitive theory
B) Behavioral theory
C) Humanistic theory
D) Existential theory
  • 3. A character struggling with an identity crisis is reflecting themes from which psychological theory?
A) Rogers' humanistic theory
B) Beck's cognitive theory
C) Skinner's behaviorism
D) Erikson's psychosocial theory
  • 4. The 'big five' personality traits are most closely associated with which psychological theory?
A) Trait theory
B) Humanistic theory
C) Psychodynamic theory
D) Cognitive theory
  • 5. Which psychological theory suggests that psychological disorders result from the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors?
A) Biopsychosocial theory
B) Social constructionist theory
C) Humanistic theory
D) Evolutionary theory
  • 6. A character who believes in self-actualization and personal growth would resonate with ideas from which psychological theory?
A) Psychoanalytic theory
B) Behavioral theory
C) Humanistic theory
D) Cognitive theory
  • 7. Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping personality development?
A) Cognitive theory
B) Systems theory
C) Psychodynamic theory
D) Trait theory
  • 8. According to social cognitive theory, learning occurs through a combination of personal, behavioral, and environmental influences. Who is the psychologist associated with this theory?
A) Carl Rogers
B) Erik Erikson
C) B.F. Skinner
D) Albert Bandura
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