Basic tenets of Eysenck's theory of personality
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Dimensions of Personality:
The Biosocial Approach to Personality
Hans J. Eysenck
Basic tenets of Eysenck's theory
1. Extroverts have a relatively low level of brain arousal that leads them to seek stimulations
2. Introverts have a relatively high level of brain arousal so they shy from stimulating social activity
3. Neuroticism is an emotional instability
4. Psychoticism includes a tendency towards psychopathology involving impulsivity and cruelty, tough-mindedness, shrewdness, low agreeableness, and low conscientiousness.
5. Personality is accounted for by the three dimensions, extraversion, ...
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This posting helps with a social psychology problem. Basic tenets of Eysenck's theory of personality are included in this solution. The job also cites evidence to verify the biological basis for personality traits.