Biological Approach Flashcards
What is Jeffery Gary’s Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory based on?
Brain function research with animals, linking Anxiety and Impulsivity to brain systems
What is the Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS)?
A system activated by punishment-associated conditions, promoting anxiety and avoidance behavior
What personality traits are linked to a highly sensitive BIS?
Anxiety, susceptibility to fears, worry, and depression
What is the Behavioral Activation System (BAS)?
A system activated by reward-associated conditions, promoting positive emotions and approach behavior
What personality traits are linked to a highly sensitive BAS?
Impulsivity, seeking people, and engaging in risky activities
What is John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory?
A theory that early bonds with caretakers form prototypes for later relationships
What are the two dimensions of insecure attachment styles?
Anxious style and avoidant style
What characterizes an Anxious Attachment Style?
Fear of rejection, excessive need for approval, and distress when a partner is unresponsive
What characterizes an Avoidant Attachment Style?
Fear of dependence, excessive self-reliance, and reluctance to self-disclose
What is a secure attachment style?
Absence of tendencies seen in anxious and avoidant styles
What are the outcomes associated with insecure attachment styles?
Poor relationships, psychological difficulties, and susceptibility to maltreatment
What is the basis of Evolutionary Personality Psychology?
Psychological mechanisms evolved to solve common human problems via natural selection
How is Anxiety explained in evolutionary terms?
It arises from fear of social exclusion, a critical survival mechanism for group belonging
What criticism exists for the evolutionary approach to personality?
Some psychological mechanisms might lead to human extinction
What tool is used to measure electrical brain activity?
Electroencephalograph (EEG)