Trait Perspective Hans and Sybil Eysenck

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Theory/Terms• table describing traits associated with the three temperaments inEysenck's model of personality:Psychoticism Extraversion Neuroticismaggressive sociable anxiousassertive irresponsible depressedegocentric dominant guilt feelingsunsympathetic lack of reflection low self-esteemmanipulative sensation-seeking tenseachievement-oriented impulsive moodydogmatic risk taking hypochondriacmasculine expressive lack of autonomytough minded active obsessive
Character Analysis/Terms• Lester Burnham• previously stable extravert—lived a lively and carefree life• becomes unstable extrovert as wife and job wear him down—becomes restless,impulsive, and irresponsible• examples: buys dream car, gets a job with "as little responsibility as possible,"and attempts to copulate with his daughter's best friend• Carolyn Burnham• unstable introvert• tries to appear stable by projecting an image of peacefulness (playing quietjazz music at dinner) and outward serenity• actually is anxious and moody• characteristics polarize as the movie progresses—becomes more outwardlyconfident while further deteriorating internally• example: repeats “I will not be a victim,” while in car holding gun• Jane Burnham• unstable introvert• pessimistic view of life, quiet and sober in most social situations• example of pessimism: scene in which Ricky is filming her and asking if she
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