AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

TRAIT THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of psychoticism?
A
emotionally unstable
B
the ability to be in command of ones behaviour
C
reckless and takes no notice of the rules, present to some extent in all individuals
D
emotional instability with a tendency to be restless and anxious
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -n. a dimension of personality in Eysenck’s dimensions characterized by aggression, impulsivity, aloofness, and antisocial behavior, indicating a susceptibility to psychosis and psychopathic disorders (see antisocial personality disorder).

Detailed explanation-2: -Finally, Eysenck also suggested a third major dimension of personality, which he called Psychoticism. According to Eysenck, this dimension included traits such as aggressiveness, manipulation, tough mindedness, risk taking, irresponsibility, and impulsivity versus their opposites.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychoticism Defined Examples of such psychotic tendencies include recklessness, disregard for common sense, and inappropriate emotional expression to name a few (Boeree, 1998).

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychoticism vs Sociability refers to the degree to which people are sociable or anti-social. People who score high on psychoticism are antisocial and egoistic whereas people who score on Sociability are cooperative and friendly.

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