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Self and Personality Worksheet Guide

This worksheet covers Chapter 2 on Self and Personality, consisting of various sections with questions that assess understanding of concepts such as self-concept, personality traits, and cultural influences on personality. It includes very short answers, short answer types, and long answer/application-based questions. The document also features a case study for practical application of personality theories.

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Self and Personality Worksheet Guide

This worksheet covers Chapter 2 on Self and Personality, consisting of various sections with questions that assess understanding of concepts such as self-concept, personality traits, and cultural influences on personality. It includes very short answers, short answer types, and long answer/application-based questions. The document also features a case study for practical application of personality theories.

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WORKSHEET

Chapter 2 – Self and Personality

Total Marks: 40

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Section A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each) [5 × 1 = 5 marks]

1. Define “self-concept.”

2. Who proposed the structure of personality as id, ego, and superego?

3. What are central traits according to Allport?

4. Name any one projective technique used for personality assessment.

5. What is self-esteem?

Section B – Short Answer Type I (Answer in 30–40 words.) [5 × 2 = 10 marks]

6. Write about type A and type B personality.

7. Mention any two characteristics of a self-actualized person.

8. Explain the pleasure principle and reality principle.

9. State two major criticisms of the trait approach to personality.

10. What is the role of culture in shaping one’s personality?

Section C – Short Answer Type II (Answer in about 60–80 words.) [5 × 3 = 15 marks]

11. Describe the components of the self.

12. Explain any three defense mechanisms proposed by Freud with examples.

13. Discuss the five factors of the Big Five personality model.

14. Describe Carl Rogers’ view on self and personality development.

15. Explain the psychodynamic approach to personality.

Section D – Long Answer / Application-Based (Answer in about 120 words.) [1 × 7 = 7 marks]

16. The concept of self is central to understanding personality, yet it varies widely across individuals and
cultures.”

Analyze this statement with reference to:

a) The relationship between self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. (3 marks)

b) How cultural context (individualistic vs collectivist) influences the development of self and
personality. (4 marks)
Q17. Case Study: [1 × 3 = 3 marks]

Riya is an outgoing and enthusiastic student who enjoys group work and often takes leadership roles.
However, she becomes anxious before exams and sometimes blames others for her mistakes.

Answer the following questions:

a) Identify two traits from the Big Five model that describe Riya.

b) Identify one defense mechanism she is using.

c) How can self-regulation and self-efficacy help her manage stress?

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