AC2 UNIT 2 Flashcards
What is meant by biological theories?
It’s suggests biological conditions increase a tendency for someone to engage in criminal behaviour
What is Lombroso’s theory?
He believed criminals could be identified by physical appearance. He gathered this information from comparing Italian prisoners to soldiers and found there was a number of physical defects.
What do murderers look like according to Lombroso?
-Curly hair
Blood shot eyes
Aquiline nose
What do sex offenders look like
Thick lips
Protruding ears
What distinguishable features does a criminal have (lombroso’s theory)
Large jaw Handled shaped ears Hugh cheekbones Large chins Large arms Wrinkled Bald Scanty beard Hard shift eyes Fleshy lips
What is sheldons theory of somatotypes?
He believed people could be sorted into 3 body types which corresponded with different personalities. He gathered this from studying 400 boys in a rehab home.
What is an endomorphic and their personality?
Fat/round/soft
Sociable/outgoing/relaxed
What is an ectomorphic and their personality?
Thin/fragile
Introverted/restrained/self-conscious
What is a mesomorphic and their personality?
Athletic/muscular/hard
Aggressive/adventurous/ruthless
Who is most and least likely to be a criminal?
Most= mesomorphic Least= eectomorphic
What is atavistic?
Primitive/ancient
