Personality: Theories & Types
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Under the three-dimensional theory of personality (PEN Model) propounded by Hans Eysenck—Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism—upon a thorough psychological analysis of their biological, hormonal, and neurological bases, which of the following statements most authentically explains the underlying functioning of these three dimensions and their effects on human behavior?
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Hans Eysenck considered personality to be primarily based on biological and genetic factors. According to his PEN model, Extraversion is linked to the brain's ARAS system and cortical arousal; Neuroticism controls the emotional stability of the autonomic nervous system (ANS); and Psychoticism is influenced by testosterone and neurotransmitter levels.
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