AC2:2 Eysenck

Eysenck's theory is:

• Biological

• Sociological

• Individualistic

• Genetic

Eysenck's theory is what type of theory?

• Psychological

• Psychodynamic

• Physiological

• Social Learning

According to Eysenck, criminality is based on:

• An unhealthy psyche

• Vicarious reinforcement

• Personality

• Reward and punishment

Eysenck believed that the personality is shaped through:

• Genetics and role models

• Genetics and Conditioning

• Genetics and Society

• Genetics and socialisation

Eysenck measured the personality type of an individual by using:

• A questionnaire carried out by a psychologist

• A self- report questionnaire

• Psychoanalysis

• An in depth interview with a psychoanalyst

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a criminal personality?

• Neuroticism

• Emotional stability

• Psychoticism

• Extraversion

What is the PEN scale devised by Eysenck?

• The PEN scale evaluates Perception, Engagement, and Novelty.
• The PEN scale measures Personality, Empathy, and Normativity.
• The PEN scale assesses Physicality, Emotionality, and Nurturing.
• The PEN scale measures Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism.

Extraverts are more likely to commit crimes than introverts because:

• They are desperate to impress their friends so commit crimes

• Extraverts are more cautious and avoid risky situations.
• because they seek stimulation and may engage in riskier behaviours such as crime.

• They want society to think that they are successful and wealthy

Neurotic personalities are more likely to commit crimes than those who have:

• Emotional stability

• A balanced psyche

• Lots of money

• Good role models

Neurotic personalities are more likely to commit crimes because they are harder to:

• Condition

• Socialise

• Catch

• Understand