PSYCH 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Neuroticism, Extraversion And Introversion, Impulsivity
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If personality traits have genetic foundations they should. Show some kind of temporal stability across lifespan. Tendency to become physiologically aroused--easily and intensely--in upsetting situations. Vigor: the intensity of the behavior; level of energy. Tempo: speed of behavior; being fast-paced versus leisurely. Tendency to prefer being with other people rather than alone. Not a matter of desiring social rewards such as praise, or respect. Similar to a as well as e. React to unfamiliar persons or events with restraint, avoidance, and distress. Take a longer time to relax in new situations. Mz and dz twins studied in the lab at 4 months of age. Videotaped their behavior while they were exposed to: Familiar stimuli mother"s face, her voice. Novel (unfamiliar) stimuli voice of a strange female, a balloon popping. Identified inhibited infants by their level of arousal to novelty. Followed them up at 14, 24, 54 months of age.
