An analysis of reinforcement sensitivity theory and the five-factor model

European Journal of Personality

Volumn 21, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 869-887

  Mitchell, John T ^a   Kimbrel, Nathan A ^a   Hundt, Natalie E ^a   Cobb, Amanda R ^a   Nelson Gray, Rosemery O ^a   Lootens, Christopher M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO   (United States)

Author keywords

Agreeableness; Behavioural approach system; Behavioural inhibition system; Conscientiousness; Extraversion; Facets; Fight flight freeze system; Five factor model; Neuroticism; Openness; Personality; Reinforcement sensitivity theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 36348946831     PISSN: 08902070     EISSN: 10990984     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/per.644     Document Type: Article

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