PSYB30H3 Chapter 5: Chapter 5.docx
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Chapter 5 5 basic traits in the brain and in behaviour. I. e. outgoing, shy, inhibited, withdrawn, taciturn, quiet. Carl jung wrote that extraverts direct psychological energy outward to social word. Hans eysenck made same distinction extravert: outgoing, sociable, enthusiastic, more socially dominant; introverts are quiet withdraw, contemplative and less likely to made bad risks. Developed and validated 1st self-report scales to assess individ. E - talk more, make more eye contact, firmer handshakes, study in place for opportunities for social interaction, More sexually active, do more gambling, do well in occupations dealing w/ other people. I like to be secluded, prefer solitary pursuits, E- better on tasks requiring divided attention, resistance to distance, resistance to interference, focus on speed. I better on tasks requiring vigilance and careful attention to detail, focus on accuracy. E (+) associated w/ reports of feeling good about one"s life, greater positive affect.
