Eysenck’s Hierarchical Model of Personality

Question 1

What are the three main traits in Eysenck’s Hierarchical Model of Personality?

Answer 1

Extraversion–Introversion (E).
Neuroticism–Emotional Stability (N).
Psychoticism (P).

Question 2

What are the two aspects of the biological underpinnings of Eysenck’s personality system?

Answer 2

o Heritability.
o Identifiable physiological substrate.

Question 3

What are the limitations of Eysenck’s model?

Answer 3

Many other personality traits also show moderate heritability, and Eysenck may have missed some important traits.