Individual differences explanations of criminal behaviour - Eysenck's PEN Theory (describe)

SIMPLE OVERVIEW - small describe question

• Theory that criminals have a particular, identifiable personality type.
• Theory bridges the gap between biological and psychodynamic explanations for criminality.
• States that differences in personality have a biological basis, but are also moderated by our environment.
• Developed by Eysenck, but not for criminals. Originally intended to be a universal personality test.…