It Has Been Argued That Eysenck's Dimension of Psychoticism Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

It has been argued that Eysenck's dimension of psychoticism is a blend of:

• A) extraversion and agreeableness.
• B) neuroticism and agreeableness.
• C) agreeableness and conscientiousness.
• D) neuroticism and conscientiousness.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or increasing a behavior by following it with a positive stimulus.

Regressive Coping

A defense mechanism where an individual responds to stress by reverting to behaviors typical of an earlier stage of development.

Punishment

A consequence given in response to an unwanted behavior, intended to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, often requiring planning for various outcomes.