14. Eysenck (Biologically Based Factor Theory)

Question 1

Three Dimensions of Personality

Answer 1

(i) Extraversion

(ii) Neuroticism

(iii) Psychoticism

Question 2

Evidence of Dimensions of Personality (3)

Answer 2

(i) Temperament

(ii) Behavioural Genetics

(iii) Brain Measure Research

Question 3

Biological Cause of Extraversion

Answer 3

Cortical arousal level –> low arousal = extraversion

Question 4

Biological Cause of Neuroticism

Answer 4

Limbic system reactivity –> more reactive, more neurotic

Question 5

Qualities of High Psychoticism

Answer 5

Egocentric, cold, nonconforming, hostile

Question 6

Evidence for Biological Basis of Personality (3)

Answer 6

(i) Cultural universality

(ii) Stability over lifespan

(iii) Twin studies