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Genetic Factors and Twins Behavior Study

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What is a potential contributing factor to criminal behavior indicated by high levels of delinquency?

Introverted personality

High psychoticism score (correct)

Stable aggression threshold

Low neuroticism score

Which dimension of personality, according to Hans Eyenseck, is characterized by underactive ARAS and a seeking of external stimulation?

Extraversion (correct)

Stability

Psychoticism

Neuroticism

What did Hutchings and Mednick find when studying male adoptees in relation to minor/criminal offenses?

High maternal influence

More than 80% had a biological dad with a criminal record (correct)

Biological dad with no criminal record

No correlation between biological dads' criminal record and adoptees' offense

Which hormone is found in high levels in individuals showing a psychotic episode according to Hans Eyenseck's dimensions of personality?

Testosterone (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of personality disorders can be a potential concern due to the use of self-report data in research?

Low reliability (D) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of PEN factors, higher levels of what personality trait have been found to predict a higher probability of committing a violent criminal act?

Extraversion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do reductionist criticisms of personality disorders research often fail to consider?

Biological differences (D) Signup and view all the answers

What dimension of personality, according to Hans Eyenseck, is linked to having high activation levels and lower thresholds leading to being easily stressed and upset?

Neuroticism (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Michael Stone, which personality disorders were found to be most common among violent offenders?

Antisocial and Paranoid (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor is highlighted by McGovern regarding the assessment of personality to ensure individuals receive correct support?

Professional assessment (C) Signup and view all the answers