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Eysenck and Personality

Eysenck and Personality. Eysenck and Personality. Eysenck believed that personality has a biological explanation. He believed that there are dimensions of personality. Dimensions of Personality. Extraversion --- Introversion (E) Neuroticism --- Stability (N)

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Eysenck and Personality

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  1. Eysenck and Personality

  2. Eysenck and Personality • Eysenck believed that personality has a biological explanation. • He believed that there are dimensions of personality

  3. Dimensions of Personality • Extraversion --- Introversion (E) • Neuroticism --- Stability (N) • Psychoticism --- Normality (P)

  4. Dimensions of Personality Neurotic Extravert Introvert Stable

  5. Dimensions of Personality Neurotic Position on the scales Would be determined Via the EPQ (Eysenck Personality Questionnaire) Extravert Introvert Stable

  6. Dimensions of Personality Neurotic Position on the scales Would be determined Via the EPQ (Eysenck Personality Questionnaire) Extravert Introvert X A person with a low E score and a slightly Low N score would be At X Stable

  7. Eysenck Personality • Eysenck found that the rate of flip of a Necker Cube diagram was correlated with high E scores.

  8. Eysenck Personality • The cube appears to flip because our perception processes are trying to interpret the image – either coming out of the page or going in. • The rate of flip depends on how fast our processes are working, which in turn can depend on our genetic make up.

  9. Extraverts • Extraverts need stimulation, which they actively seek. • Unfortunately, this may lead to aggression and poor emotional control.

  10. Introverts • Introverts don’t need so much stimulation. • Tend to be calmer, prefer less noise, reserved.

  11. Neuroticism - stability • Eysenck believed the neuroticism – stability dimension was a function of the effect of the Autonomic Nervous System. • High N score tended to be associated with people who are jumpy, anxious, can’t cope easily with stress

  12. Neuroticism - stability • Stable personality – emotionally calm, not easily panicked. Respond to emergencies in a controlled manner

  13. Think of someone you know well. Try and place them on this grid. Where would they fit on the E and N scales? Neurotic Extravert Introvert Stable

  14. Criminal Personality • Extraversion associated with criminality because: • Quick temper, aggression • Need for excitement, take risks and find new and dangerous experiences • Difficult to condition (what’s this?) so do not conform to rules.

  15. Criminal Personality • Neuroticism associated with criminality because: • Easy to fall into habitual behaviour (if it works, then repeat it) which may be antisocial. • Likelihood of anxiety reaction, will act antisocially if it reduces anxiety.

  16. Criminal Personality Neurotic Extravert Introvert Stable Where would a criminal X be on this grid?

  17. Psychoticism - normality • Eysenck did not really research this – more to be done!

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