Eysenck’s Personality Theory

Question 1

What does Eysenck propose

Answer 1

Criminality linked to inherited personality traits along three dimensions
1. Extra version
2. Neuroticism
3. Psychoticism

Question 2

What does Eysenck say abt extroversion

Answer 2

(Lower level cortical arousal) Under arousal—> risk seeking

Question 3

What does Eysenck say abt Neuroticism

Answer 3

Over active ANS (automatic nervous system), leading to emotional instability and stronger fight or fight response.
Can result in impulsive and potentially aggressive behaviour

Question 4

What does Eysenck say abt psychoticism

Answer 4

Coldness, manipulativeness, lack of empathy and tendency towards of agression
Possibility linked to testosterone levels and low serotonin levels

Question 5

What did fonseca & Yule find in regards to Eysencks theory

Answer 5

Study with delinquent and non delinquent
No significant differences between P, N, E