individual differences Flashcards
what are the individua differences in hormones
men produce more testosterone which is linked to aggression
female growth hormone is oestrogen, also produces testosterone in smaller amounts
what are the individual differences in brain lateralisation
make brains are more lateralised, more function in one hemisphere
what are the individual differences in NTs
women brains have more serotonin receptors
what are the individual differences in brain structure
extroversion 0 ascending reticular activating system maintains level of alterness, under stimulation are extroverts, over stimulation introverts
neurotiscism - based on ANS ehich enables us to respond to stress, if inefficuent person will be neurotic with changeable mood
brain damage patients
what are the individual differences in genes
some cultural characteristics many be inherited
some cultures may be more aggressive
what are the individual differences with evolution
if cultural behaviour gives evolutionary advantage then it may be passed on
what are the individual differences with freud
his view on personality shows it develops individual differences