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Personality and criminality

Personality and criminality

Eysenck (1964) proposed that biologically based differences in nervous-system functioning shape personality and affect how readily people are conditioned through punishment. People who are less easily conditioned may be less likely to associate antisocial behaviour with anxiety, so socialisation and the development of a conscience that inhibits offending are more difficult.

6.1.2 Biological explanations of criminality (Eysenck, 1964) Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Psychology
  3. /6.1.2 Biological explanations of criminality (Eysenck, 1964)

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 6.1.2 Biological explanations of criminality (Eysenck, 1964). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete compulsory topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy optional topics and research methods.

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