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What is a potential contributing factor to criminal behavior indicated by high levels of delinquency?
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?
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?
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?
Which hormone is found in high levels in individuals showing a psychotic episode according to Hans Eyenseck's dimensions of personality?
What aspect of personality disorders can be a potential concern due to the use of self-report data in research?
What aspect of personality disorders can be a potential concern due to the use of self-report data in research?
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?
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?
What do reductionist criticisms of personality disorders research often fail to consider?
What do reductionist criticisms of personality disorders research often fail to consider?
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?
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?
According to Michael Stone, which personality disorders were found to be most common among violent offenders?
According to Michael Stone, which personality disorders were found to be most common among violent offenders?
What factor is highlighted by McGovern regarding the assessment of personality to ensure individuals receive correct support?
What factor is highlighted by McGovern regarding the assessment of personality to ensure individuals receive correct support?
