Hans Eysenck

Question 1

True or False: Eysenck strictly believed that personality dimensions must be supported by biological science otherwise it is meaningless

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What are the valid sources of evidence according to Eysenck?

Answer 2

Temperament, Behavioral Genetics, Brain Imaging Techniques

Question 3

What are the 4 criteria by Eysenck for identifying factors?

Answer 3

• Psychometric factors
• Heritability
• Makes sense from a theoretical view
• Possesses social relevance

Question 4

What is the hierarchy of Behavior Organization?

Answer 4

Specific acts > Habitual acts > Traits > Superfactors

Question 5

This level in the hierarchy contains several related habitual responses, important semi-permanent personal dispositions

Answer 5

Traits

Question 6

This level in the hierarchy contains responses that recur under similar conditions

Answer 6

Habitual acts

Question 7

What are the 3 superfactors in the Dimensions of Personality?

Answer 7

Extraversion vs. Introversion
Psychoticism vs. Impulse Control
Neuroticism vs. Emotional Stability

Question 8

True or False: Extroverts have high cortical arousal

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Explain the Diathesis-Stress Model

Answer 9

Predisposition + Stress = Neurotic Disorder

Question 10

Eysenck believed that personality is _/4 Heredity and _/4 Environment

Answer 10

3/4 Heredity and 1/4 Environment

Question 11

This personality test created by Eysenck included a Lie scale (L) that detects faking. This test also had a Junior version for children.

Answer 11

Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI)

Question 12

This was the test created to assess the 3 superfactors

Answer 12

Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)

Question 13

This test only assessed extraversion and introversion

Answer 13

Maudley Personality Inventory (MPI)

Question 14

Name 1 strength and criticism of Eysenck’s theory