Eysenck's Basic Personality Dimension That Describes Whether People Are Characterized

question 265

Multiple Choice

Eysenck's basic personality dimension that describes whether people are characterized by tenderness, warmth, and helpfulness, or insensitivity and uncooperativeness is ________.

• A) psychoticism
• B) emotional stability-instability
• C) neuroticism
• D) introversion-extroversion

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Definitions:

Deviant Act

Any behavior that violates the norms or expectations of a group or society, which can result in social disapproval or sanction.

Reintegrative Shaming

A concept in criminology that suggests shame can be used as a form of punishment that encourages offenders to reintegrate into society, differentiating between the act and the actor.

Stigmatizing

The act of discrediting or devaluing individuals on the basis of attributes, behaviors, or reputations that are socially disapproved or seen as undesirable.

Criminal Patterns

The recurring behaviors or methods that characterize criminal activity, often analyzed to predict or prevent future crimes.