Eysenck’s Personality/Psychological (Individualistic Theory) Flashcards
What does he argue criminality is a result of ?
A particular personality type
What did he believe about criminals ?
They have different personalities to non-criminals, which makes them more vulnerable to committing crime
What did he believe the three dimensions of personality were?
Extra version vs Introversion , Neuroticism vs Emotional Stability , Psychoticism vs normality
What did he believe about extroverted and introverted personalities
Extroverted were outgoing and sociable whereas introverted were reserved and quieter
What did he believe about neurotic and stable personalities
Neurotic we’re anxious, moody and irrational prone to overreacting whereas stable are calm and even tempered
What did he believe about psychotic and normal personalities
Psychotic were cruel, insensitive and lacked empathy whereas normal are controlled and can empathise with people
What are short terms used to say extra version , neuroticism and psychoticism
E, N and P
How did he measure peoples personalities
Using the Eysencks Personality Questionnaire which ranks you on an E, N and P scale
Which personality types are most likely to commit crime
Extroverted, Neurotic and Psychotic
Why are extroverted and neurotic personalities likely to commit crime
High levels of aggression and impulsivity which could lead to violent crimes or acting without thinking
Why are psychotic personalities likely to commit crime
They have no remorse or empathy so would find it easy to commit crime and not feel guilt, maybe enjoy doing it
