What Is Self-Evaluation Maintenance Theory and When Does It Say

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Essay

What is self-evaluation maintenance theory and when does it say we are likely to feel better about the success of others?

Comprehend the role of biological factors in personality differences according to Eysenck.

Identify Eysenck's three major dimensions of personality and their characteristics.

Recognize the implications of cross-cultural research in supporting the biological basis of personality traits.

Understand the Behavioral Activation System (BAS) and Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) in personality.

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Definitions:

Counter-electromotive Force

The voltage generated by a motor or inductor in opposition to the applied voltage, acting as a limiting factor in the flow of current.

Back-EMF

See counter-EMF.

Armature

The rotating coil or coils of a dynamo or electric motor where voltage is induced by magnetic action.

DC Motor

An electric motor that runs on direct current (DC) electricity, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy through the rotation of a shaft.