Exam 6: Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

___________ are dynamic risk actors of offenders that are associated with rates of recidivism.

The most likely consequence of frustration is direct aggression toward others.

A ________ psychopath is born with a normal personality but develops psychopathic characteristics as a result of personal experiences early in life.

Modeling theory emphasizes the need to learn aggressive behavior.

People who devalue aggression do not engage in it.

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the id conforms to the

According to attachment theory, delinquent behavior arises when nonsecure attachments are created.

Females with antisocial personality disorder exhibit different characteristics than their male counterparts.

A possible psychogenic cause of antisocial personality disorder is

__________ is based on the belief that offenders need to acquire better social skills in order to become more prosocial

Hervey Cleckley described the __________ as a "moral idiot."

Attachment theorists emphasize the development of _______ as the single most important factor leading to conformity.

The insanity defense is very rarely used in court.

What is the central defining characteristic of a psychopath?

Freud saw aggressive behavior as a natural response to _______.

__________ theory involves the study of human perceptions and decision making.

According to Eysenck, neurotics are the most likely to be criminal.

Explain Freud's theory of psychoanalysis and the psychopathic structure of personality. How does the psychoanalytic perspective explain criminality?

A malfunctioning central nervous system is a possible ________ cause of antisocial personality disorder.

All psychotic people commit crimes at some point in their lives.