Hans Eysenck's Two-Factor Model of Personality Is Unique Compared to Other

question 26

Multiple Choice

Hans Eysenck's two-factor model of personality is unique compared to other trait models in that it:

• A)is derived from the use of both factor analysis and intuition.
• B)has been found to predict specific behaviours even better than more narrow trait measures.
• C)is the only model that includes extroversion and neuroticism.
• D)postulates a possible biological basis for his traits.

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Definitions:

Development of Ego

Refers to the evolution and strengthening of the ego, which involves the individual's sense of self, identity, and their ability to manage impulses and interact with the external world.

Melanie Klein

A psychoanalyst known for her work in child analysis and development of the object relations theory.

Idealizations

The cognitive process of perceiving others, oneself, or situations in an overly positive way, ignoring potential negative aspects.

Psychosexual Development

Freud's theory on how personality develops during childhood through a series of stages centered on erogenous zones.