Atavistic form

Question 1

What is it

Answer 1

The idea criminals can be identified by physical features, they are genetically different so turn to crime

Question 2

Atavism

Answer 2

The recurrence of traits lost through evolution, could be due to genetic mutation. IF criminality was a genetic throwback then it should be identifiable

Question 3

What classifies murderers

Answer 3

Bloodshot eyes, long ears, curly hair, darker skin

Question 4

What classifies fraudsters

Answer 4

Thin, reedy lips

Question 5

Strengths

Answer 5

Research support- Lombrosso (383 dead and 3839 alive convicts, 40% of crimes committed were by those with atavistic features)
Lacked a control group.

Question 6

Nature nurture debate

Answer 6

Poverty may explain offending and the link between it and some traits.
42% recidivism for offenders offered surgery compared to 70% recidivism rates for those who doesnt
Nature caused nurture