Theorists
This psychologist proposed the PEN Model.
Who is Hans Eysenck?
The "P" in the PEN Model stands for this personality trait.
What is psychoticism?
The "O" in OCEAN stands for this trait.
What is Openness to experience?
This chemical is linked to pleasure and reward-seeking behavior
What is dopamine?
This temperament is outgoing, talkative, and optimistic.
What is sanguine?
This theorist developed the 16 Personality Factors model
Who is Raymond Cattell?
People high in Extraversion seek out this.
What is stimulation?
The "C" in OCEAN represents this personality trait.
What is Conscientiousness?
This part of the brain helps regulate impulse control and decision-making.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This temperament is analytical, detail-oriented, and serious.
What is melancholic?
This ancient Greek doctor introduced the idea of four temperaments.
Who is Hippocrates?
People high in Neuroticism are prone to these types of emotional
What are anxiety, mood swings, and emotional instability?
A person who scores high in Agreeableness is likely to be this.
What is kind, cooperative, and compassionate?
Identical twins raised apart still show similar personality traits, supporting this theory.
This temperament is calm, peaceful, and avoids conflict.
What is phlegmatic?
Eysenck believed personality was largely shaped by this biological factor.
What is genetics?
Eysenck linked high Neuroticism to activity in this part of the brain
What is the limbic system?
Neuroticism is linked to low levels of this neurotransmitter.
What is serotonin?
This neurotransmitter is associated with aggression and dominance
What is testosterone?
This temperament is confident, driven, and goal-oriented.
What is choleric?
Research suggests that personality traits are approximately what percentage hereditary
What is 40-60%?
The four temperaments theory is based on the balance of these bodily fluids.