Eysenck’s three personality dimensions

• What are the three dimensions of personality according to Eysenck?

  1. Extraversion (E)/introversion - extraverts are social, lively, and optimistic, while introverts are reserved and quiet
  2. Neuroticism (N)/stability - high neuroticism is linked to anxiety, moodiness, and irritability, whereas stability means being calm and controlled
  3. pyschoticism (P)/normality - high psychoticism is linked to impulsivity, aggression, impatience and creativity