Biological theories Flashcards
The Big Five are in large part genetically inherited, true or false?
true
what is the Technique that looks for the location of specific bits of DNA on genes that might be associated with particular behaviours?
Quantitative trail loci (QTL) approach
what is known as the 3 factor model?
Eysenck
what is the gene Associated with novelty seeking/impulsivity?
Dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4)
The longer this gene sequence is, the more over-active the dopamine (reward) system is and the more “thrills” a person seeks out
Dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4)
Brains of extreme introverts are ____-aroused and seek to _____ stimulation
Brains of extreme extroverts are ____-aroused and seek to _____ stimulation
over, minimize. under, maximize
what is stability-instability (in relation to arousal)?
Suddenness in how quickly shifts in autonomic arousal occur
Eysenck’s Theory of Arousal proposes that
• Extroverts: ____ nervous system
• Introverts: ____ nervous system
strong, weak
what is the System in the brain responsible for motivating behaviours to achieve goals and positive emotions?
behavioural approach system (approach)
what is the System in the brain responsible for motivating behaviours to avoid potentially threatening situations
behavioural inhibition system (avoidance)
what part of the brain plays a key role in the behavioural inhibition system?
the amygdala
______ is an indirect measure of physiological arousal
salvation
what does the social cognitive theory propose?
A person’s behaviour changes in different situations, but may be stable within given situations
who proposes “If…then” behaviour consistencies?
Walter Mischel
are People’s personality traits consistent across all situations?
no
