Hans Eysenck

Definition

He was a German-British psychologist who proposed a model of personality based on three dimensions - extraversion/introversion, neuroticism/stability, and psychoticism/superego function.

Related terms

Extraversion:

This is a personality trait typified by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability.

Neuroticism:

This is a fundamental personality trait in the study of psychology characterized by anxiety, moodiness, worry, envy and jealousy.

Psychoticism:

This refers to a personality pattern typified by aggressiveness and interpersonal hostility.