Understanding Individualistic Criminality Theory

Which psychologist is most commonly associated with the development of the individualistic theory of criminality?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Hans Eysenck

• Albert Bandura

Eysenck came up with the structure of personality (id,ego,superego)

• True
• False

According to biological theories, which factor is considered a significant contributor to criminal behaviour?

• Genetic predispositions

• Urbanisation

• Media influence

• Economic inequality

Which of these are subcultures?

• Office workers

• Roadmen

• Hippies

• Football fans

Which of the following is a criticism of twin studies?

• As MX twins are identic,al its logical to examine whether their offendign behaviour is also identical.

• It neglects the influence of individual choice

• Twin studies support genetic explanations.

• You cant seperate effects of genes from enviromental factors

Which of the following is an example of a personality trait that individualistic theories might link to criminality?

• Empathy

• Introversion

• Neuroticism

• Altruism

There are more XYY males in the general population than in the prison population

• True
• False

Which of the following best describes the individualistic theory's approach to understanding criminality?

• It focuses on the collective behaviour of groups

• It analyses the impact of cultural norms

• It examines individual psychological and biological factors

• It studies the effects of globalisation

Is the cognitive theory a part of biological, sociological, or individualistic theories of criminality?

• Biological

• Sociological

• Individualistic

Which one of these is a physiological theory feature?

• Long eyelashes

• Big toes

• High cheek bones

• Large jaw