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
  • Who suggests that personality type influences offending behavior?
    Eysenck
  • What does Kohlberg say about criminals?
    They have underdeveloped moral reasoning
  • What does Sutherland attribute to offending behavior?
    Socialization
  • What does Freud suggest leads to criminality?
    Childhood experiences
  • What is Eysenck's theory based on?
    Personality type and nervous system
  • How does Eysenck relate personality to the nervous system?
    Personality is influenced by 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?
    Outgoing and attention-seeking behavior
  • 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 the psychoticism dimension measure?
    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 mistakes?
    Extroverts do not learn from their mistakes
  • What does Moffitt's dual taxonomy of offenders propose?
    Two types: life-course persistent and adolescent-limited
  • What is a limitation of Eysenck's theory?
    It assumes personality is stable over a lifetime
  • What do modern personality theorists think of Eysenck's three dimensions?
    They consider it too simplistic
  • What additional dimensions does Digman's model include?
    Conscientiousness and agreeableness
  • What is a concern with biological theories of offending behavior?
    They suggest biology determines criminality
  • What ethical question arises from Eysenck's theory?
    Should personality affect prison sentencing?
  • What is a resource available for Patreon supporters?
    Access to bonus resources and tutorial videos
  • What is the age range of participants in McGurk and Dougal's study?
    17 to 20 years old
  • What did McGurk and Dougal find in their study?
    More extroverted, neurotic, and psychotic offenders
  • What is a potential issue with Eysenck's assumption about nervous systems?
    It may not account for personality changes
  • What does Eysenck's theory imply about criminal behavior?
    It may be linked to biological factors
  • What is a forensic exam question related to Eysenck's theory?
    Discuss Eysenck's view on criminal personality
  • What resources can psych boost patrons access?
    Printable forensic poster and quiz sheet
  • What is the purpose of the tutorial videos for patrons?
    To provide model answers and exam tips
  • What is the focus of the next video mentioned?
    Cognitive explanations of offending behavior