Personality and Criminal Behavior Quiz

Who put forward the theory of criminal behavior based on personality?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Hans Eysenck

• B.F. Skinner

According to Eysenck, which personality trait is associated with being sociable and active?

• Neuroticism

• Psychoticism

• Extraversion

• Introversion

What does a high score in neuroticism (N) indicate about a person's nervous system?

• Highly reactive and stable

• Stable and unreactive

• Unstable and reactive

• Unstable and unreactive

What is the third dimension of personality added by Eysenck?

• Introversion

• Psychoticism

• Agreeableness

• Openness

How did Eysenck view criminal behavior in terms of development?

• As a sign of intelligence

• As developmentally mature

• As developmentally immature

• As a result of physical strength

What is one criticism of Eysenck's theory mentioned in the text?

• It integrates too many levels of theorizing.

• It relies heavily on self-report measures.

• It is too focused on genetic factors.

• It ignores the role of socialization.

According to the text, what is a potential benefit of Eysenck's theory in preventing crime?

• It suggests that criminal behavior is not detectable in childhood.

• It proposes that early treatment can reduce delinquency.

• It focuses solely on genetic predispositions.

• It eliminates the need for social interventions.

Which of the following traits is NOT part of Eysenck's original personality dimensions?

• Extraversion

• Neuroticism

• Conscientiousness

• Psychoticism

What does Eysenck's theory suggest about the relationship between personality and criminal behavior?

• Criminal behavior is solely determined by environmental factors.

• Criminal behavior is entirely a result of genetic inheritance.

• Personality has no impact on criminal behavior.

• Certain personality traits may predispose individuals to criminal behavior.

What method did Eysenck primarily use to assess personality traits?

• Physiological measurements

• Self-report questionnaires

• Projective tests

• Behavioral observation