Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Interaction effects of extraversion and neuroticism on detection thresholds.

G Edman, D Schalling, A Rissler

    Biological Psychology
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explored electrocutaneous detection thresholds in young men, linking them to personality traits. Individuals scoring high in neuroticism and low in extraversion exhibited the lowest sensory detection thresholds.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Achilles tendon ruptures during summer show the lowest incidence, but exhibit an increased risk of re-rupture.

    Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·2020
    Same author

    Intensive care admissions due to poisoning.

    Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica·2017
    Same author

    Microcirculation after Achilles tendon rupture correlates with functional and patient-reported outcomes.

    Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports·2017
    Same author

    Ageing, deep vein thrombosis and male gender predict poor outcome after acute Achilles tendon rupture.

    The bone & joint journal·2016
    Same author

    No support for lipid rescue in oral poisoning: A systematic review and analysis of 160 published cases.

    Human & experimental toxicology·2016
    Same author

    Intermittent pneumatic compression reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis during post-operative lower limb immobilisation: a prospective randomised trial of acute ruptures of the Achilles tendon.

    The bone & joint journal·2015

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychology
    • Sensory Physiology

    Background:

    • Understanding sensory detection thresholds is crucial for various applications.
    • Individual differences in personality may influence sensory perception.
    • Eysenck's personality theory posits distinct relationships between traits and physiological responses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To measure electrocutaneous detection thresholds in young males using two distinct psychophysical methods.
    • To investigate the relationship between these sensory thresholds and scores on the EPI extraversion (E) and neuroticism (N) scales.
    • To evaluate the findings in the context of Eysenck's theory of personality.

    Main Methods:

    • Employed a method of limits and a forced-choice method to determine electrocutaneous detection thresholds.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Recruited young male subjects for the psychophysical measurements.
  • Administered the EPI (Eysenck Personality Inventory) to assess extraversion and neuroticism.

    • Main Results:

    • Subjects characterized as high in neuroticism and low in extraversion ('unstable introverts') demonstrated the lowest detection thresholds.
    • The forced-choice method was utilized, assuming reduced influence from decision-making biases.
    • A significant correlation was observed between specific personality profiles and electrocutaneous sensitivity.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support Eysenck's predictions regarding the interplay of neuroticism, extraversion, and sensory processing.
    • Suggests that personality traits, specifically high neuroticism and low extraversion, are associated with heightened sensitivity to electrocutaneous stimuli.
    • Highlights the utility of psychophysical methods in exploring the biological underpinnings of personality.