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GATE XH-C5 topic:6-personality PYQs
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Question 32
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Match the following:
Column I: Perspectives in Psychology. Column II: Concept of human nature
P. Psychodynamic (i) Reactors to the environment
Q. Behaviour (ii) As thinkers
R. Humanistic (iii) Controlled by inner forces and conflicts
S. Cognitive (iv) Free agent seeking self-realization
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Match the following:
P. Anima
Q. Animus
R. Self-Archetype
S. Archetype
i) A universal idea, image, or pattern, found in the collective unconscious.
ii) An unconscious image representing unity, wholeness, completion, and balance.
iii) An archetype representing the female principles.
iv) An archetype representing the male principles
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__________ perspective is considered as the ‘first force’ in Psychology, whereas __________ perspective is considered as the ‘third force’ in Psychology.
Fill in the blanks using the suitable option given below
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Projective Techniques would NOT be of interest to which type(s) of personality theorists?
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Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of Type A personality:
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The theory of psychoanalysis is based on ________ method.
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Which theory emphases individual’s subjective frame of reference?
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Which of the following is/are not defense mechanism(s)?
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Being treated with warmth and consideration by others only when one behaves as expected, is called as_______________________________.
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Which of the following is/are NOT the factor(s) of the Big Five Personality model?
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