PSYA02H3 Lecture Notes - Phineas Gage, Frontal Lobe, Extraversion And Introversion
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Optimum level theory: some behaviors increase arousal (ie. extroversion and thrill seeking, optimum level theory: There is an optimal level of arousal for motivated action. When arousal is low, we feel bored and unmotivated. When arousal is very high, we feel tense and fearful: thrill seeking- personality dimension that involves extreme risk taking; (ie. skydiving, even gambling) seek activities that increase arousal. People who begin with lower level of arousal and thrill seeking is to increase their arousal or brain activity, Monoamine oxidase is enzymes involved in risk taking and thrill seeking. If low mao, the individual is prone to take more risks and vice versa. Psychodynamic approach tells us about what shapes our personality. Psychodynamics: dynamic part refers to energy: psycho refers to the psyche, dynamic: the interplay with the elements of psyche and how this needs energy. The interplay with three elements of the self . These elements determine how we behave and how we feel.
