Question 1

According to Eysenck,low levels of cortical arousal and high sensory thresholds characterize individuals who score high on the __________ scale.
A)extraversion.
B)introversion.
C)psychoticism.
D)neuroticism.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck proposed that individuals who score high on the extraversion scale are characterized by low levels of cortical arousal and high sensory thresholds, leading them to seek external stimulation.

Question 2

According to Eysenck,introverted types are characterized by all the following traits EXCEPT
A)quiet.
B)passive.
C)optimistic.
D)sober.
E)thoughtful.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck associated introverted types with being quiet, passive, sober, and thoughtful. However, he did not associate them with being optimistic. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 3

In Eysenck's theory of personality,individuals who tend to be empathetic,caring,cooperative,and highly socialized score
A)low on neuroticism.
B)high on introversion.
C)low on psychoticism.
D)high on extraversion.

Accepted Answer

In Eysenck's theory, individuals who are empathetic, caring, cooperative, and highly socialized typically score low on psychoticism, as this dimension is associated with traits like aggressiveness and a lack of empathy.

Question 4

Eysenck's P type is a bipolar factor consisting of
A)psychoticism and neuroticism.
B)psychoticism and superego.
C)proactivity and passivity.
D)punctuality and procrastination.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck's P type, or Psychoticism, is part of his three-factor model of personality, which also includes Extraversion and Neuroticism. Psychoticism, according to Eysenck, is associated with traits such as aggressiveness and impersonality, and it contrasts with a strong superego, which is related to self-control and adherence to societal norms.

Question 5

Eysenck believed that introverts are characterized by
A)lower levels of cortical arousal.
B)higher levels of cortical arousal.
C)high sensory threshold.
D)all of these.
E)none of these.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck believed that introverts have higher levels of cortical arousal, leading them to seek less stimulation from the environment. This increased arousal can lead to feelings of anxiety and discomfort, which introverts may seek to avoid or minimize.

Question 6

Eysenck claimed that introverted neurotics are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
A)anxiety.
B)depression.
C)phobias.
D)hysteria.
E)obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck claimed that introverted neurotics are characterized by anxiety, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. However, he did not include hysteria as a characteristic.

Question 7

A _________ is a classification of things according to their natural relationships while a _______ can both predict and explain behavior.
A)theory; taxonomy
B)taxonomy; theory
C)factor analysis; theory
D)paradigm; hypothesis

Accepted Answer

The first part of the statement refers to taxonomy, which is a classification system based on natural relationships. The second part refers to a type of explanation that can both predict and explain behavior, which is a theory. Thus, the best choice is B, where taxonomy is matched with theory.

Question 8

Eysenck argued that many experimental studies on the same topic yield inconclusive or inconsistent results because the experimenters failed to
A)match participants on gender and age.
B)take personality factors into account.
C)use the proper statistical procedures.
D)consider the motivation of participants.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck argued that personality factors should be taken into account in experimental studies to help explain inconsistencies and inconclusive results.

Question 9

Eysenck claimed that extraverted types are characterized by all the following traits EXCEPT
A)sociable.
B)impulsive.
C)lively.
D)playful.
E)thoughtful.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck claimed that extraverted types are sociable, impulsive, lively, and playful. However, they are not necessarily more thoughtful than introverted types. So, the correct answer is option E.

Question 10

According to Eysenck,an individual characterized by hysteria,suggestibility,and somatic symptoms would score high on the ____________ scale.
A)extraversion
B)neuroticism
C)psychoticism
D)superego

Accepted Answer

Eysenck's neuroticism dimension represents emotional instability, anxiety, and irrational thoughts/behaviors. The traits of hysteria, suggestibility, and somatic symptoms are all indicative of high levels of neuroticism.

Question 11

According to Eysenck,high P scorers are
A)punctual and precise.
B)caring and cooperative.
C)social and agreeable.
D)impulsive and hostile.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck's personality theory includes a dimension known as Psychoticism (P), where high scorers are characterized by traits such as impulsiveness and hostility, rather than being punctual, caring, or agreeable.

Question 12

According to Eysenck's findings,cold,nonconforming,and aggressive personalities tend to score high on
A)extraversion.
B)introversion.
C)neuroticism.
D)psychoticism.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck's personality theory includes three major dimensions: extraversion/introversion, neuroticism/emotional stability, and psychoticism. Individuals who score high on psychoticism tend to have cold, non-conforming, and aggressive personalities, which aligns with the description given in the question. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 13

Some people are vulnerable to organic and psychiatric illness because they have a genetic or acquired weakness that predisposes them to the illness.This explanation for an illness is what Eysenck called the
A)psychoticism factor.
B)hardiness model.
C)biological imperative.
D)diathesis-stress model.

Accepted Answer

The diathesis-stress model explains that individuals may have a genetic or acquired vulnerability (diathesis) that puts them at risk for developing an illness when exposed to stressful life events (stress). This is the most fitting explanation for the scenario described in the question.

Question 14

Eysenck believed that the primary difference between extraverts and introverts is one of
A)mother-infant relationships.
B)objectivity/subjectivity.
C)neuroticism/stability.
D)cortical arousal level.
E)gender.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck believed that introverts and extraverts differ in their levels of cortical arousal, with introverts tending to have higher levels of cortical arousal than extraverts. This leads to differences in how each type processes external stimulation and responds to rewards and punishments.

Question 15

What evidence did Eysenck present on the biological bases of personality?
A)People in different parts of the world have different types of personality.
B)People tend to change their personality patterns as they age.
C)Identical twins have more similar personalities than fraternal twins reared together.
D)Identical twins and fraternal twins reared together are equally similar in their personalities.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck presented evidence from studies of twins that showed that identical twins have more similar personalities than fraternal twins reared together, suggesting a genetic influence on personality.

Question 16

Eysenck and Grossarth-Maticek found that
A)people with a helpless,hopeless attitude tended to die more from cancer than from heart disease.
B)people who reacted to frustration with anger and emotional arousal tended to die more from cancer than from heart disease.
C)people who regarded their own autonomy as important had high death rates from both cancer and heart disease.
D)no relationship existed between personality factors and disease.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck and Grossarth-Maticek's research suggested a correlation between personality traits and disease outcomes, particularly finding that individuals with a helpless, hopeless attitude were more likely to die from cancer than from heart disease.

Question 17

Which one of the following is not one of Eysenck's superfactors?
A)extraversion
B)neuroticism
C)introversion
D)psychoticism

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which one of the following is not...

Question 18

A major thrust of Eysenck's theory is that personality results from the basic genetic and neurophysiological makeup of humans.Which biological research findings support this assertion?
A)Cortical arousal and sensory stimulation levels match certain personality traits.
B)Identical twins are much more likely to have the same basic trait orientations.
C)Extraverts tend to think faster than introverts.
D)Introverts were found to outperform extraverts on tasks involving motoric response rates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A major thrust of Eysenck's theory is...

Question 19

Which is not one of the four levels of hierarchy behavior organization recognized by Eysenck?
A)spontaneous acts
B)specific acts
C)habitual acts
D)types

Accepted Answer

Eysenck's four levels of hierarchy behavior organization are types, traits, habitual acts, and specific acts. Spontaneous acts are not included in his hierarchy.

Question 20

In Eysenck's theory of personality,the three basic factors of P,E,and N are
A)independent of each other.
B)primary traits.
C)negatively related to each other.
D)a single unified factor.

Accepted Answer

Eysenck's theory of personality posits that the three dimensions of Psychoticism (P), Extraversion (E), and Neuroticism (N) are independent of each other, meaning they are separate and distinct factors that do not influence one another.

Quiz 14: Eysencks Biologically Based Factor Theory

According to Eysenck,low levels of cortical arousal and high sensory thresholds characterize individuals who score high on the __________ scale.

According to Eysenck,introverted types are characterized by all the following traits EXCEPT

In Eysenck's theory of personality,individuals who tend to be empathetic,caring,cooperative,and highly socialized score

Eysenck's P type is a bipolar factor consisting of

Eysenck believed that introverts are characterized by

Eysenck claimed that introverted neurotics are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

A ___ is a classification of things according to their natural relationships while a _ can both predict and explain behavior.

Eysenck argued that many experimental studies on the same topic yield inconclusive or inconsistent results because the experimenters failed to

Eysenck claimed that extraverted types are characterized by all the following traits EXCEPT

According to Eysenck,an individual characterized by hysteria,suggestibility,and somatic symptoms would score high on the ____________ scale.

According to Eysenck,high P scorers are

According to Eysenck's findings,cold,nonconforming,and aggressive personalities tend to score high on

Some people are vulnerable to organic and psychiatric illness because they have a genetic or acquired weakness that predisposes them to the illness.This explanation for an illness is what Eysenck called the

Eysenck believed that the primary difference between extraverts and introverts is one of

What evidence did Eysenck present on the biological bases of personality?

Eysenck and Grossarth-Maticek found that

Which one of the following is not one of Eysenck's superfactors?

A major thrust of Eysenck's theory is that personality results from the basic genetic and neurophysiological makeup of humans.Which biological research findings support this assertion?

Which is not one of the four levels of hierarchy behavior organization recognized by Eysenck?

In Eysenck's theory of personality,the three basic factors of P,E,and N are