Exam 7: Psychologicaltrait Theories of Crime

Originally,Eysenck focused on the two personality dimensions of neuroticism and extroversion.

In ancient history,according to lex talionis-or the "an-eye-for-an-eye" philosophy when dealing with offenders-the father of a raped daughter was allowed to rape the rapist's wife.

Goddard believed that intelligence,or IQ,was static or innate and could not change over time.

______ examined adolescents struggling to discover their own ego identity while negotiating,learning,and understanding social interactions,as well as developing a sense of morality and right and wrong.

In early childhood,girls often gravitate toward the morality of justice,while boys gravitate toward the morality of care.

______ has been dubbed "America's Boogeyman."

Describe the three dimensions associated with Hans Eysenck's theory of crime and personality.

For neurotics,the biological link is in the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system,which involves ______.

______ is considered a warning of looming danger or a painful experience and results in the individual attempting to fix the situation.

The ______ evolves during individual development when restrictions,mores,and values of society are learned.