Eysencks Theory Flashcards
1
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What did Eysenck state about personality?
A
There are 3 dimensions
2
Q
What is an introvert?
A
- inward looking
- small group of friends
- not sociable
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4
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What is an extrovert?
A
- outgoing
- large friendship group
- sociable + seek stimulation
5
Q
What is the second dimension?
A
stabling, neuroticism
6
Q
How would stability be described?
A
Mood doesn’t fluctuate
7
Q
What is the third dimension?
A
Self-control, psyotism
8
Q
What were Eysencks views on biology?
A
People are born with their personality, it is purely biological
9
Q
What does his theory state about criminal behaviour?
A
criminality is more likely with extroverts, and neurotic and psychotic.
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