Personality: Theories & Types
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With reference to Hans Eysenck's Three-Factor Model or PEN model of personality, which of the following three core dimensions are considered most important in determining personality?
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Understanding Eysenck's PEN Model
Hans Eysenck proposed a biologically-based three-factor theory of personality, commonly referred to as the PEN model. The three primary dimensions of this model are:
- P - Psychoticism: Characterized by aggressiveness, egocentricity, and antisocial tendencies.
- E - Extraversion: Characterized by sociability, liveliness, and assertiveness versus introversion.
- N - Neuroticism: Characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, and moodiness versus emotional stability.
According to Eysenck, these dimensions are primarily determined by genetic and biological factors.
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