WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate & Diploma Criminology sample

UNIT 2 CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORIES Eysenck’s theory predicts that people who have extrovert (E), neurotic (N) and psychotic (P) personalities are more likely to offend because it is difficult for them to learn to control their immature impulses. Hence, criminals are more likely to be impulsive, thrill-seeking, and unable to accept and understand the rules of society. Take the personality test to discover your type of personality. See http://similarminds.com/eysenck.html. Activity Eysenck’s research suggests your personality predicts if you are at high risk of being a criminal. Unstable Stable Extroverted Introverted Touchy Restless Aggressive Excitable Changeable Impulsive Optimistic Active Sociable Outgoing Talkative Responsive Easy-going Lively Carefree Leadership Passive Careful Thoughtful Peaceful Controlled Reliable Even-tempered Calm Moody Anxious Rigid Sober Pessimistic Reserved Unsociable Quiet 102