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AP Psychology · 4.4 · Classroom testing

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Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories of Personality. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

4.4 / Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories of Personality

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Denial
Displacement
Projection
Rationalization

02 Build the explanation.

Where did the impulse go?. Match the theoretical mechanism.

  1. Displacement redirects anger to a less threatening target.
  2. Every angry response proves an unconscious defense.
  3. Projection locates one’s unacceptable feeling in someone else.
  4. Sublimation channels an impulse into acceptable work.
Different target
Attributed to another
Socially valued activity
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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. Simulated agreement is 18 of 24 ratings. What percentage agree?
  1. 133%
  2. 75%
  3. 18%

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

2. Which claim can the game support about a student’s own personality?
  1. None; it practices theory distinctions using fiction.
  2. The student’s unconscious conflicts have been diagnosed.
  3. Their defense mechanisms are permanently identified.

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

Distinguish displacement, projection, and sublimation with three original fictional examples.

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________