Personality: Theories & Types
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When micro-analyzing the essential and interactive nature of 'biological factors' and 'psycho-social factors' in personality determination, what is demonstrated by the comparative study of William Herbert Sheldon's Somatotype Theory and Hans Eysenck's three-factor personality model—specifically 'Neuroticism', 'Extraversion', and 'Psychoticism'?
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Understanding Personality Determinants
Both biological factors (such as genetics, nervous system, and endocrine glands) and psycho-social factors play a crucial role in personality determination.
- William Sheldon's Somatotype Theory: Focuses on physical constitution (endomorphy, mesomorphy, ectomorphy) as a primary biological basis for personality traits.
- Hans Eysenck's PEN Model: Proposes that personality dimensions (Psychoticism, Extraversion, Neuroticism) are deeply rooted in biological neurophysiological functioning and genetic predispositions.
Therefore, option C accurately represents the core premises of both prominent theorists.
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