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Criminal Psychology

Eysenck's criminal personality theory

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Overview

Extraversion, introversion, neuroticism and psychoticism, how Eysenck linked personality to conditioning and crime, its measurement, and the evidence for and against it.

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Key term

What did Eysenck (1964) claim about personality and crime?

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What is extraversion?

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Why did Eysenck think extraverts seek stimulation?

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  1. 1

    What did Eysenck (1964) claim about personality and crime?

    Model answer

    Eysenck claimed that personality has a biological basis in the nervous system that is largely inherited. Certain personality types are more likely to offend.

  2. 2

    What is extraversion?

    Model answer

    Extraversion is a personality trait marked by being outgoing, sociable and impulsive. Extraverts seek excitement and new experiences.

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    Why did Eysenck think extraverts seek stimulation?

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    Eysenck argued that extraverts have a nervous system that is under-aroused. Extraverts seek excitement, including risk-taking and crime, to raise their arousal.

  4. 4

    What is introversion?

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    Introversion is a personality trait marked by being quiet, reserved and cautious. Eysenck said introverts have an over-aroused nervous system, so they avoid extra stimulation.

  5. 5

    What is neuroticism?

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    Neuroticism is a personality trait marked by emotional instability, anxiety and moodiness. People high in neuroticism react strongly to stress and can be unpredictable.

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    What is psychoticism?

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    Psychoticism is a personality trait marked by being cold, aggressive and lacking in empathy. Eysenck linked psychoticism to higher levels of the hormone testosterone.

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