Born A Criminal? Flashcards
1
Q
Biological theories
A
Something genetically wrong with criminals
2
Q
Lombroso
A
19th century
- criminals had abnormal physical characteristics that distinguished them from the rest of the population
3
Q
19th century doctor - physical characteristics
A
Lombroso
4
Q
How could criminals be identified?
A
Large jaw, monobrow, large cheekbones, big ears, extra fingers/ toes/ nipples
5
Q
However, this generally (biological theory)
A
Reflects a more ‘primitive human’
6
Q
Psychological theories
A
Also link genetics to criminality but focus on personality traits
7
Q
How is a criminals brain ‘different’?
A
Additional Y chromosomes
Brain abnormalities
8
Q
Evaluation
A
Not all people with these characteristics commit crime
- these explanations to not explain meaning behind the crime
