Eysenck - personality theory

What type of theories do personality theories belong to?

• Individualistic theories

• Biological theories

• Sociological theories

• Environmental theories

Answer explanation

Personality theories belong to individualistic theories as they focus on the unique characteristics and traits of individuals.

According to Eysenck, how are personality traits determined?

• They are innate

• Through education

• Through life experiences

• Through social interactions

Answer explanation

Personality traits are determined as innate according to Eysenck's theory.

What method did Eysenck use to measure personality traits?

• Observational studies

• Questionnaires

• Biological tests

• Interviews

Answer explanation

Eysenck used questionnaires to measure personality traits, not observational studies, biological tests, or interviews.

Which of the following is NOT one of the original categories Eysenck used to score personality?

• Neuroticism

• Stability

• Psychoticism

• Introversion

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Psychoticism' because it was NOT one of the original categories Eysenck used to score personality.

What personality type did Eysenck link to criminal and deviant behaviors?

• Low psychoticism and high introversion

• High introversion and low neuroticism

• High neuroticism and high extraversion

• High stability and low extraversion

Answer explanation

Eysenck linked high neuroticism and high extraversion to criminal and deviant behaviors.

Which dimension was added later to Eysenck's personality theory?

• Agreeableness

• Conscientiousness

• Psychoticism

• Openness

Answer explanation

Psychoticism was added later to Eysenck's personality theory, making it one of the dimensions along with extraversion, neuroticism, and introversion.

What behavior is NOT associated with high levels of extraversion according to Eysenck?

• Empathy towards others

• Pushing boundaries

• Risk-taking behaviors

• Anti-authority views

Answer explanation

High levels of extraversion, according to Eysenck, are not associated with empathy towards others. This means that individuals with high extraversion may lack empathy despite other associated behaviors.

What does high levels of psychoticism correlate with?

• Social behavior

• Empathy

• Anti-social behavior

• Compliance with rules

Answer explanation

High levels of psychoticism correlate with anti-social behavior, not social behavior, empathy, or compliance with rules.

What criticism is directed towards personality theories of criminality?

• They ignore social factors

• They only apply to adults

• They are too accurate

• They are based on biological evidence

Answer explanation

The correct criticism directed towards personality theories of criminality is that they ignore social factors, which are crucial in understanding criminal behavior.

What did Rushton and Chris John find when they administered the EPQ to juvenile delinquents?

• Low scores for neuroticism

• High scores for stability and introversion

• High scores for extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism

• No correlation with criminal behavior

Answer explanation

Rushton and Chris John found high scores for extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism when they administered the EPQ to juvenile delinquents.