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This figure depicts the different dimensions of Eysenck’s theory of personality.

The first row shows the dimension for ‘Extraversion’ or ‘E’ with a double-headed arrow. ‘Low’ extraversion is on the right and underneath is ‘unsociable, cautious’. ‘High’ extraversion is on the left, with ‘sociable’ and ‘sensation seeking’ below.

The second dimension is ‘Neuroticism’ or ‘N’ with a double-headed arrow below. On the right is ‘low’ neuroticism with ‘calm, relaxed’ underneath. On the left is ‘high’ neuroticism with ‘tense, anxious, irrational’ underneath.

The third dimension shows ‘Psychoticism’ or ‘P’ with a double-headed arrow below. On the right is ‘low’ psychoticism, with ‘non-aggressive, warm, aware of others’. On the left is ‘high’ psychoticism, with ‘aggressiveness, selfish, lacking in feeling’.