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Eysenck theory of criminal behaviour
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What are the potential biological reasons for offending behavior discussed in the videos?
They include
psychological
perspectives and
personality types
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Who suggests that personality type influences offending behavior?
Eysenck
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What does Kohlberg say about criminals?
They have underdeveloped
moral
reasoning
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What does Sutherland attribute to 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?
Personality type and
nervous system
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How does Eysenck relate personality to the nervous system?
Personality is influenced by
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?
Outgoing and attention-seeking
behavior
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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 the psychoticism dimension measure?
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 mistakes?
Extroverts
do not learn from their mistakes
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What does Moffitt's dual taxonomy of offenders propose?
Two types:
life-course persistent
and
adolescent-limited
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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 do modern personality theorists think of Eysenck's three dimensions?
They consider it too simplistic
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What additional dimensions does Digman's model include?
Conscientiousness
and
agreeableness
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What is a concern with 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 is a resource available for Patreon supporters?
Access
to
bonus resources
and
tutorial videos
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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 did McGurk and Dougal find in their study?
More
extroverted
,
neurotic
, and
psychotic
offenders
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What is a potential issue with Eysenck's assumption about nervous systems?
It may not account for
personality changes
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What does Eysenck's theory imply about criminal behavior?
It may be linked to
biological
factors
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What is a forensic exam question related to Eysenck's theory?
Discuss
Eysenck's
view
on
criminal
personality
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What resources can psych boost patrons access?
Printable
forensic
poster and quiz sheet
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What is the purpose of the tutorial videos for patrons?
To
provide
model answers
and
exam tips
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What is the focus of the next video mentioned?
Cognitive
explanations
of offending behavior
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