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1
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What is the continuum of a Eysenck’s theory

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continuum between the extremes of extroversion and introversion, as well as neuroticism and stability.

2
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What is personality dependant on according to the continuum

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the balance between excitation and inhibition in the ANS.

3
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According to Eysenck who responds quickly to stress

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Neurotic individuals , as well as introverts.

4
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Why do introverts respond quicker to stress than extroverts

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They have higher levels of cortical arousal than extroverts

5
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What do extroverts do to increase cortical arousal

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stimulation seeking behaviours such as criminal activity

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Why are neurotics more likely to be criminals

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They are unstable and prone to overreact to situations of threat.

7
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What did prisoners score more highly on

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extroversion and psychotic

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Why are those with high extroversion and neuroticism more likely to be criminals

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less easily fear-conditioned because they do not learn to avoid anti-social behaviours that make others anxious due to their lower levels of excitation.

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