Eysenck Flashcards
Eysenck believed that certain personality types are more likely to commit crime why? And what are they slow to learn?
They crave excitement and are slow to learn that crime has bad consequences
What did he base his results on?
Personality questionnaire
He carried out the questionnaire on how many soldiers?
What were they being treated for?
700
Neurotic disorders
He believed that the answers suggested that there were a number of different personality traits, what were they?
Extra wet and introvert
neuroticism and stability
what does extraversion and introversion concern?
The amount of stimulation a person needs.
Introvert=sociable but can become bored very quickly if there is a lack of stimulation
Extrovert=reliable and in control of their emotions
what does neuroticism and stability concern?
Level of emotional stability of a person. Neurotics=very anxious and irrational
Stable personality=calm and emotionally in control
Eysenck added a third dimension called psychoticism, what does this mean?
Cold uncaring aggressive personality, indicates a tendency towards criminality
What three personality types did Eysenck believe to lead to criminality?
Extrovert, neurotic and psychotic
