eysenck
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Definition
Noun: 1. A British psychologist (born in Germany): Refers specifically to Hans Jürgen Eysenck (1916-1997), a prominent and influential figure in the field of psychology. He is noted for his research on personality, intelligence, and behavioral genetics, and for his critical stance towards some mainstream psychological theories.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Eysenck's theories on personality dimensions sparked significant debate.
- The psychologist cited Eysenck in his critique of psychoanalytic methods.
- Her research builds upon the work of Eysenck.
Advanced Usage
- "Eysenckian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theories or work of Hans Eysenck.
- The study used an Eysenckian model of personality assessment.
Variants and Related Words
- Eysenckian (adj): Of or relating to the psychological theories of Hans Eysenck.
- PEN model (n): A psychological model of personality developed by Eysenck, based on three primary traits: Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism.
Synonyms
- Psychologist (general term)
- Theorist (general term)
Related Terms and Concepts
- Extraversion-Introversion: A primary personality dimension in Eysenck's theory.
- Neuroticism: Another major dimension in Eysenck's model, relating to emotional stability.
- Psychoticism: A third personality dimension proposed by Eysenck.
- Behavioral genetics: A field of study strongly advocated by Eysenck.
- Factor analysis: A statistical method extensively used by Eysenck in his research.
Noun
- a British psychologist (born in Germany) noted for his theories of intelligence and personality and for his strong criticism of Freudian psychoanalysis