Cross-cultural research on Eysenck's model of personality tends to find the same three dimensions of personality across cultures. Eysenck points to this finding as evidence for
A. a biological basis of personality.
B. the importance of environmental influences on personality.
C. evolutionary personality theory.
D. the need for factor analysis.
Question 2Eysenck provided all of the following arguments except one to make the case for a biological basis of personality. Which one?
A. The results of cross-cultural research
B. Research on brain-wave activity
C. The consistency of extraversion-introversion over many years
D. genetics research findings
Question 3If Jose drinks one cup of coffee in the afternoon, he will have difficulty falling asleep at night. Jose is also more easily annoyed than other people when someone nearby plays loud music. Jose could probably be classified as
A. an extravert.
B. an introvert.
C. neurotic.
D. psychotic.
Question 4Recent research challenges one aspect of Eysenck's original theory, suggesting that extraverts and introverts differ in terms of their
A. level of cortical arousal.
B. impulsiveness.
C. sensitivity to stimulation.
D. ability to concentrate.
Question 5According to Eysenck, the major source of individual differences in personality is
A. early childhood experiences.
B. genetic factors.
C. social learning history.
D. parents' child rearing practices.
Question 6According to Eysenck's original model, why do introverts often prefer to isolate themselves from others?
A. They have had a history of negative social experiences.
B. They are trying to keep their arousal levels from getting too high.
C. They have failed to develop appropriate social skills.
D. They generally do not trust people.
Question 7According to Eysenck's original model, which of the following is true about extraverts?
A. They generally have a high level of cortical arousal.
B. They have learned through early experiences to enjoy social events.
C. They generally have a low level of cortical arousal.
D. They are low in neuroticism.
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