New Unit 2 AC2.2

Which theory suggests that criminal behaviour is learned through observing and imitating others?

• Psychodynamic theory

• Eysenck’s personality theory

• Bandura’s social learning theory

• Freudian psychoanalysis

According to Eysenck, which personality traits are most commonly associated with criminality?

• Introversion and emotional stability

• Extraversion and neuroticism

• Introversion and psychoticism

• Emotional stability and psychoticism

In Bandura’s experiment with the Bobo doll, which group of children was most likely to imitate aggressive behaviour?

• The group that saw the model being punished

• The control group

• The group that saw the model being rewarded

• The group that saw no model

What does the 'id' represent in Freud’s psychodynamic theory?

• The rational part of personality

• The conscience and moral standards

• The instinctive, pleasure-seeking part

• The learned behaviour from parents

According to Freud, what can lead to anti-social or criminal behaviour?

• A strong ego

• A balanced superego

• Unchecked urges of the id

• High levels of psychoticism

What is the role of the 'ego' in Freud’s theory of personality?

• To seek pleasure without considering consequences

• To internalise parental moral rules

• To balance the id and superego

• To punish with guilt and anxiety

Which of the following best describes Bandura’s concept of a “model”?

• A person who is punished for their behaviour

• A person of lower status

• A person whose behaviour is imitated

• A person who avoids punishment

What does a high score on the psychoticism scale indicate according to Eysenck?

• Sociability and impulsiveness

• Anxiety and moodiness

• Cruelty and aggression

• Calmness and even-temperedness

In Freud’s theory, what might a “harsh superego” lead to?

• Reduced guilt and inhibitions

• Compulsive offending to seek punishment

• A balanced personality

• Increased empathy and sensitivity