Personality Flashcards
Psychoticism (P)
Being impulsive agrees and creative.
People high in this trait act without thinking and are more likely to become addicted
Neuroticism (n)
Feeling anxious moody and emotionally unstable.
People high in this trait my use addiction to cope with stress
Impulsivity
Acting quickly without thinking about the consequences. This makes its easier to get addicted and harder to stop
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)
A test that measures three personality traits: Extraversion, Neuroticism and Psychoticism. Helps you see what traits are inked to addiction
Self medication
Using addiction to deal with stress or emotional pain.
People whom are anxious might turn to addictive behaviours to feel better.