Question

What traits make up Hans Eysenck’s higher-order traits? A. psychoticism, humanism, and neuroticism B. neuroticism, introversion, and adventurism C. introversion, psychoticism, and extraversion D. extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism

Answer 1

Hans Eysenck's higher-order traits in his personality theory consist of extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism. These traits are influenced by biological factors and describe different aspects of personality.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hans Eysenck's higher-order traits consist of three dimensions: extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism. These were developed based on the notion that personality is influenced by biological factors. Extraversion refers to how outgoing and sociable a person is, neuroticism relates to emotional stability and the tendency to experience negative emotions, and psychoticism encompasses traits such as being independent-minded, aggressive, and impulsive. Later research added the opposing trait of superego control to psychoticism, describing individuals with high impulse control and social conformity.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D, extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism

Eysenck's theory of personality is based on three logical attributes namely:

a) introversion vs. extroversion – Extroversion leads to sociable life , while introversion causes need of being alone and limited interactions

b) neuroticism vs. stability – Neuroticism leads to anxiousness and overactive sympathetic nervous system while stability leads to emotional stability

c) psychoticism vs. socialization. - psychoticism leads to independent thinking, and hostility. While socialization leads to co-operative and conventional behaviour.