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