Reward Dependence

Reward Dependence reflects a heritable bias in the maintenance of behaviour in response to cues of social reward. It is observed as sentimentality, social sensitivity, attachment, and dependence on approval by others. Reward Dependence corresponds with Eysenck's introversion-extraversion trait. Low Reward Dependence: independent, non-conformist, practical, tough-minded, cynical, unwilling to share their intimate feelings with others, … Continue reading Reward Dependence

Eight basic temperaments and their variations

Mehrabian (1987; 1991) developed eight basic temperaments and their variations, defined in the PAD-model (Pleasure, Arousal, Dominance).exuberant +P+A+D vs. bored -P-A-Ddependent +P+A-D vs. disdainful -P-A+Drelaxed +P-A+D vs. anxious -P+A-Ddocile +P-A-D vs. hostile - P+A+D Exuberant= + Pleasure, + Arousal, + Dominance. Related emotions are extrovert, outgoing, happy, social. Bored = - Pleasure, - Arousal, - Dominance. … Continue reading Eight basic temperaments and their variations