The relationship between the frequency of the periodic characteristics of individual behaviour and Spearman's (1927) concept of oscillation is discussed in terms of Eysenck's concept of neuroricism. It is shown that the harmonic frequency derived from an individual's scores on a perceptual-motor task is related to his scores on the Eysenck Personality Inventory. This is considered grounds for reconsidering a concept of behavioural oscillation as a reliable personality dimension.
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