Eysenck’s Criminal Personality Theory Flashcards
1
Q
3 criminal personality traits
A
Extraversion, neuroticism, psychoticism
2
Q
Traits of an EXTROVERT
A
Social, lively, outgoing
3
Q
Traits of a NEUROTIC
A
Anxious and emotional
4
Q
Traits of a PSYCHOPATH
A
Aggressive and egocentric
5
Q
Extroverts have…
A
A low level of arousal in cerebral cortex
6
Q
Extrovert behaviour
A
Risky and anti-social
7
Q
Neurotics have…
A
An over-aroused ANS which affects limbic system
8
Q
Neurotic behaviour
A
Violent and unstable
9
Q
Psychopaths have..
A
An excess of dopamine
10
Q
Psychopath behaviour
A
Lack of empathy, aggressive, and anti-social
11
Q
Nature or nurture?
A
Nature
12
Q
Criticisms
A
Ignores individual differences
Too deterministic
Doesn’t focus on nurture enough
