Reading Assignment for Section 5.2
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 5.2: Personality Theory.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will explore how key personality traits, such as impulsivity and aggression, influence criminal behavior. You will examine the roles of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and psychopathy in predisposing individuals to crime, as well as how assessments like the MMPI and PCL-R are used in criminal profiling and risk evaluation. Finally, you will analyze the correlation between personality traits and different types of crime while considering the limitations and ethical concerns of applying personality theory in criminology.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 5.2
- SLO 1: Understand the influence of key personality traits on criminal behavior, including impulsivity and aggression.
- SLO 2: Recognize the role of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and psychopathy in predisposing individuals to criminal activities.
- SLO 3: Describe the application of personality assessments like MMPI and PCL-R in criminal profiling and risk assessment.
- SLO 4: Analyze how specific personality traits correlate with certain types of criminal activities, such as violent or white-collar crimes.
- SLO 5: Critique the application of personality theory in criminology, noting concerns over determinism and the complexity of criminal behaviors.
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