Eysenck’s three personality dimensions

• What are eysenck’s three personality dimensions?

  1. Extraversion (E)/ introversion - extraverts are outgoing, seek stimulation, and get bored easily
  2. neuroticism (N)/ stability - neurotics experience negative emotions like anxiety and anger more easily
  3. Psychoticism (P)/normality - high psychoticism is linked to impulsivity, aggression, and lack of empathy
• What tool did Eysenck develop to measure personality?

  • the Eysenck personality questionnaire (EPQ)