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Eysenck's trait theory of personality

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Eysenck's trait theory of personality is a psychological perspective that focuses on three primary dimensions of personality: extraversion-introversion, neuroticism-emotional stability, and psychoticism. It suggests that these traits are biologically based and can predict behavior.

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