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Eysenck's Theory of The Criminal
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What are the potential biological reasons for offending behavior discussed in the videos?
They include
personality type
, moral reasoning, and socialization
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Who suggests that offending behavior is due to personality type?
Eysenck
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What does Kohlberg suggest about criminals?
They have underdeveloped
moral reasoning
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What does Sutherland point to as a reason for offending behavior?
Socialization
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What does Freud suggest leads to criminality?
Childhood
experiences
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What is Eysenck's theory based on?
The type of
nervous system
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How does Eysenck relate personality to the nervous system?
Personality type results from
genetic makeup
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What is the fight or flight system linked to?
The
nervous system's
response to threats
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What are the three dimensions of personality according to Eysenck?
Extroversion
,
neuroticism
,
psychoticism
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What characterizes extroverts according to Eysenck?
They seek
stimulation
and are outgoing
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Why do extroverts engage in risky behavior?
To boost their
under-aroused
nervous system
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How do introverts behave according to Eysenck?
They avoid
stimulation
and seek calm
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What is the difference between neurotic and stable individuals?
Neurotics are easily
upset
; stable are
calm
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What does high psychoticism indicate?
Emotional
coldness and lack of
empathy
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What is the criminal personality type according to Eysenck?
Highly
extroverted
,
neurotic
, and
psychotic
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What does Eysenck's theory suggest about learning from consequences?
Extroverts
do not learn from their mistakes
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What did the study by McGurk and Dougal find?
More
extrovert
,
neurotic
, and
psychotic
inmates
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What is a limitation of Eysenck's theory?
It assumes
personality
is stable over a
lifetime
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What are the two types of offenders in Moffitt's dual taxonomy?
Life-course persistent
and
adolescent-limited
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What does Digman's five-factor model add to personality dimensions?
Conscientiousness
and
agreeableness
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Why might Eysenck's theory be too simplistic?
It only includes
three
personality dimensions
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What is a concern regarding biological theories of offending behavior?
They suggest biology determines
criminality
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What ethical question arises from Eysenck's theory?
Should
personality
affect
prison
sentencing?
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What resources are available for patrons on psychoboost.com?
Forensic
tutorial videos and quizzes
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What is the age range of participants in McGurk and Dougal's study?
17
to
20
years old
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What is the purpose of the forensic exam question mentioned?
To assess understanding of
Eysenck's
theory
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What does the channel on Patreon offer to supporters?
Access
to
bonus resources
and
community
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What is the focus of the next video mentioned?
Cognitive explanations
of offending behavior
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What is a key aspect of Eysenck's theory regarding offending behavior?
It includes a
biological
basis for personality
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How does Eysenck's theory relate to the fight or flight response?
It links
nervous system
responses to behavior
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What is the total number of participants in McGurk and Dougal's study?
200
participants
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What backgrounds did the participants in McGurk and Dougal's study come from?
Similar backgrounds in
trade-based
courses
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What does the quiz sheet provided by the channel cover?
It covers the entire
unit of study
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