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cognitive neuroscience
study of the structure and function of the nervous system and how they influence psychological functions
Eysenck's Views
developed model of personality
extraversion (outgoing) vs neutoticism (shy)
Extraversion
Lively, talkative, social
Neuroticism
introverted, mood swings, anxious
Esyencks views - cerebral cortex
differences results from activity in cerebral cortex
when cortex is activated, person is alert
not activated, drowsy
proposed that introverts normally have high cortical arousal than extraverts
extraverts seek external simulation to bring arousal up
Eysencks views - emotional arousal
emotional arousal intensifies manifestation of introversion and extroversion
neurotics easily stimulated in brains emotion centre
BAS
behavioural approach system
Incentive approach system
positive emotions
based in left pre frontal cortex, linked to dopamine in ventral tegmental pathway
BAS hardwiring
sensitive to rewarding stimuli
BIS
avoidance or inhibitive of punishment or negative outcomes
associated with feelings of anxiety
Sensation Seeking
third biological based dimension
seeks impulsivity
faster drivers, high risk sports, anti-social behaviour, combat units
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