CJ ST 484 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Psychoticism, Conscientiousness, Homicide
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4 categories of personalities (caused a by physiological facto/a chemical or aspect of their body) Neuroticism : refers to the chronic level of emotional adjustment and instability. Include scales of anxiety, anger/hostility, depression, self-consciousness, impulsiveness, vulnerability. Extraversion : refers to the quantity and intensity of prefered. Are prone to psychological distress interpersonal interactions, activity level, need for stimulation, and capacity for joy. High scorers are extraverts, low score are introverts. Assertiveness (positive correlation if one is a predator, could. Excitement seeking (high linked to homicide) Positive emotions (low linked to homicide) also be linked if negative) Openness to experiences from compassion to antagonism. Agreeableness : kind of interactions a person has along a continuum. A homicide offenders would be agreeable (in a negative way) Conscientiousness : degree of organization, persistence, control, and and antagonistic motivation/goal-oriented behavior. High scorers are organized, hard working, ambitious and reliable.