Eyseneck theory of criminals

• What are the potential biological reasons for offending behavior discussed in the videos?

  They include psychological perspectives, personality types, moral reasoning, socialization, and childhood experiences.
• Who suggests that offending behavior is due to personality type?

  Eysenck
• According to Kolberg, what aspect of criminals is underdeveloped?

  Moral reasoning
• What does Sutherland point to as a reason for offending behavior?

  Socialization
• What does Freud suggest leads to criminality?

  Childhood experiences
• What is Eysenck's theory about personality types based on?

  It is based on the type of nervous system a person has.
• What does Eysenck believe influences personality type?

  Genetic makeup
• How does the nervous system relate to offending behavior according to Eysenck?

  The nervous system's response to stimuli influences behavior, including the likelihood of offending.
• What are the three dimensions of personality according to Eysenck?

  Extroversion-introversion, neuroticism-stability, and psychoticism.
• How does Eysenck describe extroverts?

  Extroverts are outgoing and attention-seeking due to an under-aroused nervous system.
• What behavior do extroverts engage in according to Eysenck?

  They seek exciting and potentially risky activities.
• What is the difference between neurotic and stable individuals?

  Neurotic individuals have easily triggered nervous systems, while stable individuals remain calm under stress.
• What does the psychoticism dimension measure?

  It measures the amount of emotion a person feels.
• What characterizes a highly psychotic person?

  They are emotionally cold and lack empathy for others.
• What is the criminal personality type according to Eysenck?

  Highly extroverted, highly neurotic, and highly psychotic.
• What does Eysenck's theory suggest about learning from consequences?

  Extroverts do not learn from their mistakes.
• What is a limitation of Eysenck's theory regarding personality stability?

  It assumes personality is stable over a lifetime.
• What do modern personality theorists think about Eysenck's three dimensions?

  They believe three dimensions are too simplistic.
• What additional dimensions does Digman's five-factor model include?

  Conscientiousness and agreeableness.
• Why might including conscientiousness and agreeableness provide a more rounded explanation of criminality?

  Because many neurotic and extroverted individuals are not criminal.
• What is a potential issue with biological theories of offending behavior?

  They suggest that biology determines criminality.
• What ethical question arises from Eysenck's theory regarding sentencing?

  Should personality be considered when handing out prison sentences?
• What is the purpose of the forensic exam question mentioned in the video?

  To assess understanding of Eysenck's theory of the criminal personality.
• What are the key psychological theories of personality related to offending behavior?

  • Eysenck's personality theory
  • Kolberg's moral reasoning
  • Sutherland's socialization
  • Freud's childhood experiences
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Eysenck's theory of personality in relation to offending behavior?

  Strengths:

  • Links personality to biological factors
  • Supported by some empirical studies

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Assumes stability of personality over a lifetime
  • Oversimplifies personality dimensions
  • Does not account for variations in offending behavior
• What are the implications of Eysenck's theory for understanding criminal behavior?

  • Suggests personality traits may predispose individuals to crime
  • Raises ethical questions about sentencing based on personality
  • Highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to criminality