Eysenck
Diapositivas del conjunto (6)
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- Personality is inherited and can be described using traits e.g. Extroversion, Introversion, Neuroticism, Psychopathy
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- As described on the previous slide Eysenck believed in the traits of
- Neuroticism (stability)
- Introversion
- Extroversion
- Pie de imagen: Eysencks 'wheel'
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- Aim: Investigate personality differences
- Method: 700 servicemen completed a questionnaire which was analysed using factor analysis
- Results: He identified the dimensions seen on the 'wheel' in the previous slide
- Conclusions: Everyone can be placed on the 2 dimensions of personality.
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- He used a limited sample (age and gender and occupation) BUT further studies have supported it
- He described a limited amount of personality types
- He used questionnaires to test personality but results could have been skewed by mood (EV's)
- He believed that personality is genetic but this does not account for personality changing over time as a result of experience
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- If asked to define extroversion, introversion or neuroticism then include an example to support what you say.
- Make a point, explain it with an example and say why this matters ....P.E.W
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- EPI: Eysenck Personality Inventory...series of yes/no questions to measure personality e.g. neurotic introvert or stable extrovert
- EPQ: Eysenck Personality Questionnaire...this can also be used to measure personality based on the 2 dimensions.
- In 1970 a further dimension of psychoticism was also added; those who score highly are cruel, aggressive, hostile and lacking in feelings.