Inhibition of Antisocial Behavior and Eysenck's Theory of Conscience.

Jackson, Nora Mary; Center, David B.

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ERIC Number: EJ660963

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Publication Date: 2002

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Inhibition of Antisocial Behavior and Eysenck's Theory of Conscience.

Jackson, Nora Mary; Center, David B.

Education and Treatment of Children, v25 n4 p522-31 Nov 2002

A study involving 84 participants (ages 11-18) who were suspended from school for disciplinary reasons found that participants who scored low on extraversion and neuroticism traits identified in Eysenck's theory of personality scored significantly lower on self-reported behavior problems than those scoring high on the two traits. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Emotional Response, Personality Traits, Secondary Education, Self Control, Self Evaluation (Individuals)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Eysenck Personality Inventory

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