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