Psychological Explantions: Eysencks Theory Ao1 Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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`Eysenck proposed that behaviour could be represented along 2 dimensions
(And then he added 2 later dimensions)
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IntroversionExtroversion (P)
Neuroticism stability (N)
2
Q
He then later added
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Psychoticism-socialism
3
Q
what did eysenck propose measured personality
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EQI
esysenk personality inventory
4
Q
what did esyenck describe these personality types as
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- personality traits are biological and innate
- based on the nervous system we inherit
5
Q
Extroverts refers to
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- underactive ns
- Seek excitement and stimulation
- engage in risk taking beh, hard to condition
6
Q
Introversion refers to
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- high level of reactivity in symapathetic NS eg
- respond quick in fight or flight sit so can be jumpy w unpredictable behaviours
7
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psychotics refers to
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- high levels of testosterone
- unemotional
- prone to agression
8
Q
criminal personality is thus defined as what as far as 3 personality types
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neurotic extravert + high levels of psychoticsm
9
Q
what processes did esyneck link offending beh and personality to
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socialisation
10
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what is socialisation
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- teaching children to delay gratification and become more socially orientated
- teach them to be less selfish and the difference between right and wrong
11
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socialisation in criminals
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- harder to condition ppl w high E and N
- less likely to learn from previous punishment or anxiety responses
- so more likely to act antisocially
