personality Flashcards
what is personality ?
the thoughts , feelings and behaviours that make an individual unique
what is temperament ?
a genetic component of personality
what is a longitudinal study ?
it’s a study carried out to show how behaviour changes over time
what’s the difference between monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins ?
monozygotic twins are developed from one fertilised egg , however dizygotic twins are developed from two separately fertilised eggs.
what’s an extroversion ?
it’s a personality type that describes people who look to the outside world for entertainment
what’s an introversion ?
a personality type that describes people who are content with their own company.
what’s neuroticism ?
a personality type that describes people who are highly emotional and show a quick , intense reaction to fear.
what are personality scales ?
they’re ways of measuring personality using yes / no questions
what is psychoticism ?
a third dimension identified by eysenck. people who score high on this dimension are hostile , aggressive , insensitive and cruel.
what is antisocial personality disorder ? (APD)
a condition in which the individual does not use socially acceptable behaviours or consider the rights of others.
what’s the amygdala ?
the part of the brain involved in emotion
what’s the grey matter ? (cerebral cortex)
the outer layer of the brain
what is the prefrontal cortex ?
the very front of the brain. it is involved in social and moral behaviour and controls aggression.
what are socioeconomic factors ?
social and financial issues that can affect an individual
name three situational causes of APD
socioeconomic factors including low family income and poor housing.
quality of life at home including poor parenting.
educational factors including low school achievement and leaving school at an early age.
