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Question

Match the two sets by selecting the appropriate answer from the code.
Set – I
(Personality theory)
Set – II
(Chief Proponent)
(a) Psychological personality type(i) Adler
(b) Personality based on personal disposition(ii) Freud
(c) Surface and source traits based personality(iii) Eysenck
(d) Psycho-analytic theory of personality(iv) Jung
(v) Allport
(vi) Cattel

The correct answer is
(a)-(iv), (b)-(v), (c)-(vi), (d)-(ii)

The question asks to match personality theories from Set I with their chief proponents in Set II.

Matching Personality Theories to Proponents

We need to identify the key figures associated with each personality theory mentioned.

Set I: Personality Theory & Set II: Chief Proponent

Here is the breakdown of the matches:

  • (a) Psychological personality type: This concept, focusing on distinct types like introversion and extraversion, is famously developed by Carl Jung. So, (a) matches with (iv) Jung.
  • (b) Personality based on personal disposition: Gordon Allport is recognized for his trait theory, which emphasizes individual, unique dispositions or traits that shape personality. So, (b) matches with (v) Allport.
  • (c) Surface and source traits based personality: Raymond Cattell pioneered factor analysis in personality research, distinguishing between observable surface traits and underlying source traits. So, (c) matches with (vi) Cattell.
  • (d) Psycho-analytic theory of personality: The foundational psycho-analytic theory of personality, including concepts like the id, ego, and superego, was developed by Sigmund Freud. So, (d) matches with (ii) Freud.

Final Matching

Based on the above reasoning, the correct matching is:

Set I (Theory) Set II (Proponent)
(a) Psychological personality type (iv) Jung
(b) Personality based on personal disposition (v) Allport
(c) Surface and source traits based personality (vi) Cattell
(d) Psycho-analytic theory of personality (ii) Freud

This corresponds to the option (a)-(iv), (b)-(v), (c)-(vi), (d)-(ii).

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Important Questions from Personality - Teaching

  1. Arrange these personality assessment tools in chronological order of their development.
    A. MBTI (1940s)
    B. MMPI (1943)
    C. Rorschach Inkblot Test (1921)
    D. 16 PF (1949)
    E. NEO-PI (1985)
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  2. Match the following:
    List-IList-II
    A. Test of IntelligenceI. Robert Woodworth
    B. Personal Data SheetII. Henry Murray
    C. Thematic Apperception TestIII. Krumboltz
    D. Career Beliefs InventoryIV. Alfred Binet

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  3. What are some applications of personality assessment?
    A. Employment section
    B. Clinical diagnosis
    C. Neurological diagnosis
    D. Developmental disabilities
    Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  4. Origence' is related to ______ aspect of Personality?
  5. Identify correct assertions according to Roger's theory of personality.

    A. Self-actualisers are the healthiest one percent of the population.
    B. The perceived self influences both the person's perception of the world and his or her behaviour.
    C. People are likely to function more effectively if they are brought up with unconditional positive regard.
    D. Each of us has an ideal self.
    E. Individuals, whose self-concepts match their feelings and experiences, must defend themselves against the truth.

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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