Individual Differences and Criminal Behavior
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According to the PEN model, which personality trait is associated with an increased likelihood of criminal behavior?

  • Neuroticism
  • Psychoticism (correct)
  • Conscientiousness
  • Extraversion

What is the term for the process by which people internalize negative labels given to them, leading to criminal behavior?

  • Self-fulfilling prophecy
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Self-esteem Theory
  • Labelling Theory (correct)

Which genetic condition is associated with an increased likelihood of criminal behavior due to differences in development?

  • Klinefelter syndrome
  • XYY syndrome (correct)
  • Down syndrome
  • Turner syndrome

What is the main difference in the treatment of criminal behavior based on the level of violence?

<p>The type of medication used (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is associated with an increased likelihood of criminal behavior due to its effects on aggression?

<p>Testosterone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which people learn criminal behavior through observation and imitation?

<p>Social Learning Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factor that can increase someone's chances of becoming a criminal, according to the Developmental Psychology perspective?

<p>Brain injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the PEN model, what is the term for the combination of personality traits that can influence the likelihood of criminal behavior?

<p>Psychoticism, Extraversion, Neuroticism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which people respond to labels given to them, which can lead to criminal behavior?

<p>Labelling Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase someone's chances of becoming a criminal, according to the Developmental Psychology perspective?

<p>Education level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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