Eysenck (psychological theory) Flashcards
What did Eysenck believe about criminality?
That certain personality types are more likely to commit crime.
What did he base his results on?
The analysis of responses to a personality questionnaire
How many soldiers were being treated for neurotic disorders?
700
What did he believe about the answers of the questionnaire?
That there are a number of different personality traits revealed by the soldiers answers.
How many ‘dimensions’ of personality did he identify?
2
What are the two ‘dimensions’ of personality?
extraversion/ introversion
neuroticism/ stability
Extraversion/introversion concerns…
the amount of stimulation a person needs
An extrovert is…
sociable but can become bored very quickly if there is a lack of stimulation
Introverts are…
reliable and in control of their emotions
Neuroticism/ stability concerns…
the level of emotional stability a person has
Neurotics are…
anxious and often irrational
A stable personality is…
calm and emotionally in control
Later Eysenck added a third dimension called ‘___’
psychoticism
psychotic individuals are…
cold, uncaring and aggressive
What personalities does Eysenck believe are more likely to commit crime?
Extroverts
Neurotic
Psychotic
