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

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