Personality Flashcards
What are the characteristics of an extrovert?
- Seeks out social situation
- Likes excitement
- Lacks concentration
- Experience low levels of arousal
What are the characteristics of an introvert?
- Doesn’t seek out social situation
- Likes peace and quiet
- Good concentration
- Experience high levels of arousal
What are the characteristics of someone with a stable personality?
- Predictable temperament
- Moods likely to be consistent
- Appear calm and relaxed
- Likely to be low in anxiety
- Realsitic, logical perception of situations
Characteristics of a Neurotic
- Unpredictable in temperament
- Inconsistent mood
- Prone to anxiety
- Illogical perception of situation
What does Eyesenk’s personality types propose?
Personality traits are seen as generalisable and behaviour can be predicted in various situations
Characteristics of a psychotic
- Tough minded
- Takes risk
- Non-conformist
- May engage in anti social behaviour
- Unconcerned about others
Characteristics of an ego control
- Tender or sensitive
- Warm
- Concerned about others
Girdano’s competitiveness
Type A-High competitive drive
Type B-Less competitive
Girdano’s anxiety
A - prone to excessive anxiety
B - can relax and subdue anxiety
Girdano’s aggression
A - Tendency towards aggression
B - Passive
Girdano’s pace of work
A - works fast and is ambitious
B - works more slowly and is calm under pressure
Girdano’s patience
A - impatient with themselves and others
B - patient with themselves and others
Girdano’s arousal
A - high levels of stress and arousal
B - low levels of stress and can control arousal
