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Eysencks Theory Flashcards

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Three personality types for Eysenck

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Extraversion - outgoing but may get bored easily

Psychoticism - egocentric aggressive and lacking in empathy

Neuroticism - negative emotional states

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Biological basis for Eysencks personality theory

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Extraversion - underaroused nervous system so seek stimulation

Neuroticism - overactive nervous system, so reacts or gets upset easily

Psychoticism - higher levels of testosterone so increased aggression

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