Freud's tripartite theory of personality includes which three components?

The id, ego, and superego.

How do trait theories differ from state theories in understanding personality?

Trait theories focus on stable traits.

• Stable personality characteristics.

• Biological basis of traits.

• Influence of environment in states.

Fill in the blank: According to Freud, personality development is significantly influenced by experiences during ___ and the role of ___ in early childhood.

Specific psychosexual stages; parents

True or False: Eysenck's personality theory is based solely on environmental factors.

False; Eysenck's theory is based on biological factors and emphasizes the interaction between genetics and environmental influences.

In Cattell's 16PF Trait Theory, what is the difference between source traits and surface traits?

Source traits influence behavior significantly.

• Source traits are hidden factors.

• Surface traits are observable actions.

• Source traits shape personality deeply.

What does Eysenck's dimension of neuroticism indicate about an individual's personality?

It reflects the reactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, with high neuroticism indicating instability and emotional reactivity to stress.

Fill in the blank: Adorno's F-scale was designed to measure tendencies associated with an ___ personality.

Authoritarian

What approach did Eysenck use to identify personality traits in individuals?

He used factor analysis to group behaviors and identify dimensions of personality, such as Extraversion/Introversion and Neuroticism/Stability.

What is the significance of the diathesis-stress model in personality psychology?

Diathesis-stress model is significant.

• Links biology and environment.

• Explains personality variability.

• Highlights stress impact.