Hans Eysenck's Criminal Personality Theory
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According to Hans Eysenck's criminal personality theory, which of the following factors is NOT one of the higher-order factors that contribute to personality?

  • Psychoticism
  • Neuroticism
  • Ability (correct)
  • Extraversion
  • According to Eysenck's criminal personality theory, which personality type has the greatest tendency for criminal behavior?

  • Psychotic extroverts (correct)
  • Psychotic introverts
  • Neurotic introverts
  • Neurotic extroverts
  • According to Eysenck, what is the category of personality traits and behavioral characteristics that people learn?

  • Conditioning (correct)
  • Inherited
  • Ability
  • Psychoticism
  • According to Eysenck, what is the category of personality traits and behavioral characteristics that are genetic?

    <p>Inherited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Has Eysenck's criminal personality theory been widely accepted in the field of psychology?

    <p>No, it has been rejected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hans Eysenck, which of the following is NOT one of the higher-order factors that contribute to personality?

    <p>Ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Eysenck, what is the category of personality traits and behavioral characteristics that are genetic?

    <p>Inherited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Eysenck's criminal personality theory, which personality type has the greatest tendency for criminal behavior?

    <p>Extroverted psychotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Eysenck, what is the category of personality traits and behavioral characteristics that people learn?

    <p>Conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Has Eysenck's criminal personality theory been widely accepted in the field of psychology?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Eysenck's Criminal Personality Theory

    • Eysenck's theory proposes that personality is comprised of higher-order factors, excluding intelligence.
    • The extraverted personality type has the greatest tendency for criminal behavior according to Eysenck's theory.
    • Conditioned personality traits and behavioral characteristics are learned through experience and environment.
    • Genotyped personality traits and behavioral characteristics are genetically determined.
    • Eysenck's criminal personality theory has not been widely accepted in the field of psychology.

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    Test your knowledge on Hans Eysenck's criminal personality theory and its explanation of the links between personality and crime. Explore the concept of inherited characteristics and their influence on criminal behavior. Discover Eysenck's perspective on the control of behavior.

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