A01

• Who was an important figure in personality research during the 20th century?

  Hans Eysenck
• What two dimensions did Eysenck propose to represent behavior?

  Introversion-extraversion and neuroticism-stability
• What is the third dimension added by Eysenck?

  Psychoticism-sociability
• According to Eysenck, what is the origin of personality traits?

  They are biological in origin
• How do extraverts behave according to Eysenck's theory?

  They seek excitement and engage in risk-taking
• What characterizes neurotic individuals in Eysenck's theory?

  They have high reactivity in the sympathetic nervous system
• What is a trait of psychotic individuals according to Eysenck?

  They are unemotional and prone to aggression
• What type of personality is characterized as neurotic-extravert-psychotic?

  The criminal personality type
• How does Eysenck view offending behavior?

  As developmentally immature and selfish
• What do children learn through the process of socialization according to Eysenck?

  To delay gratification and be socially oriented
• Why are individuals with high E and N scores less likely to learn anxiety responses?

  They have nervous systems that make conditioning difficult
• What is the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?


  A psychological test for personality dimensions
• What does the EPQ measure in respondents?

  Their location along the E, N, and P dimensions
• Why is measuring personality important in Eysenck's theory?

  It relates personality variables to behaviors like criminality