Individualistic Theory Flashcards
What does Banduras SLT state?
States that people learn through observation and modelling, where social interactions shape their behaviour
What was banduras experiment?
Adults acted aggressively towards bobo doll infront of child
When child was left alone it imitated the adult’s aggressive behaviour
What is SLT in simple terms?
A child listens and watches role models
They then learn aggressive behaviours if they are exposed to it
What is vicarious reinforcement?
This is where the child may observe the consequences of aggressive behaviour.
Reward= more likely to repeat
What does eysencks theory state?
States that certain personality types link to criminality
What are the different personality types?
Extraversion - sociable, active
Neuroticism - depressed, anxious
Psychotism - aggressive, antisocial
How is the personality type determined?
Through Esysencks questionnaire
What results are linked to criminality?
HIGH PEN SCORE
What does freuds theory state?
States that the unconscious mind controls behaviour
What are the elements of the unconscious mind?
Id - responsible for our urges
Ego - seeks rational and sensible control
Superego - is the moral compass
What is necessary for these 3 elements?
Balance
What is an example of a scenario where criminality occurs?
Freud
Dominant ID
