criminal personality theory Flashcards
1
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who created criminal personality theory
A
hans eysenck
2
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what is criminal personality based on
A
the fact that traits define who we are, and if these are criminal youre more likely to be commit crimes
3
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what are the 3 main personality types eysneck focused on
A
extraversion, neuroticism and psychoticism
4
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what does a high extraversion mean
A
under aroused nervous system means they seek stimulation and excitement and stimulation to function
5
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what characteristics do high neuroticism have
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anxious, unpredictable, unstable, obesessive
6
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what traits may a high psychoticism mean
A
insensitive, prone to aggression, lacks conscence
