Key Indivdualstic Theories

Question 1

disadvantages to eysencks theory
(indivdualistic)

Answer 1

• questionnaire was designed in a way that different answers could be given depending on time of day
• false answers could be given in order to get desirable outcome

Question 2

what is freuds psychoanalysis theory about (individualistic)

Answer 2

• he believes our early childhood experiences determine our personality and future behaviour

Question 3

what are the three types on freuds pschoanalysis theory and what do they mean
(individualistic)

Answer 3

• id -controls selfish urges
• ego -seeks rational and sensible control
• superego -our moral conscience
  a healthy person needs a balance of all three

Question 4

advantages to freuds psychoanalysis study
(indivdualistic)

Answer 4

• research has found links with adverse childhood experiences and criminality
• takes both nature and nurture into account

Question 5

disadvantages to freuds psychoanalysis theory
(indivdualistic)

Answer 5

• it is unmeasurable and can only be proven wrong
• it’s deterministic which suggests that our behaviour is pre determined

Question 6

what is Banduras social learning theory
(individualistic)

Answer 6

• aggression can be learned from observing role models behave in an aggressive manorand be rewarded

Question 7

advantages to Banduras theory
(indivdualistic)

Answer 7

• the bobo doll test consistnetly showed children copying adults actions
• banduras tests were varied including genders of the subjects

Question 8

disadvantages to Banduras theory
(indivdualistic)

Answer 8

• its deterministic and doesnt take free will into account because just because we see a role model copying behaviour doesnt mean we will imitate it
• studies by cumberbatch found children are more likely to copy parents over random strangers

Question 10

what is Eysencks criminal personality theory about
(individualistic)

Answer 10

• he believed certain personality types are more likely to commit crimes
• he believed that extro, neuro and pscho were most likely to commit crime as they need stimulation
• questionnaire given to 700 soldiers being treated for neurotic disorders

Question 11

what were the 4 different personality types
(indivdualistic)

Answer 11

• introvert
• extrovert
• neuroticism
• psychotism

Question 12

advantages to eysencks theory
(individualistic)

Answer 12

• another study confirmed links between personality traits and release of hormones
• if true, would provide a course for early intervention

Question 13

disadvantages to eysencks theory
(indivdualistic)

Answer 13

• questionnaire was designed in a way that different answers could be given depending on time of day
• false answers could be given in order to get desirable outcome