Key Concept 1: Influence of biology on our traits

Question 1

Eysenck

Answer 1

A famous and well respected psychologist suggested that our personality was determined by our nervous system. He said that people were either introverts or extroverts and this is the result of our genes inherited from our parents.

Question 2

Introverts

Answer 2

Withdrawn, shy, uncomfortable in new situations. The biological cause of this is an overactive nervous system inherited from parents. People avoid the discomfort of arousing it by keeping away from new activities.

Question 3

Extroverts

Answer 3

Outgoing, sociable, seek new situations. The biological cause of this is an underactive nervous system inherited from parents. They seek out exciting activities to arouse their nervous system.