Biological (physiological)

Question 1

3 main points from the Criminal Man theory

Answer 1

1) criminals are physically different
2) criminals are a distinct biological class
3) Physical features (atavistic) distinguishes criminals from the general population

Question 2

What was the aim of the Criminal man theory?

Answer 2

Lombroso argued that criminals are physically different from non criminals and therefore can explain criminality.
(Lombroso father of criminology)

Question 3

How did lombroso carry out his studies?

Answer 3

Observed the facial features of 4000 Italian prisoners’

Question 4

What was the idea of the somatotypes theory

Answer 4

that criminal behavior is linked to physical form

Question 5

How did shelon carry out his studies?

Answer 5

Examined 4000 photos of scantily clothes juveniles. Rated them on a scale from 1-7 in regarded to their resemblance to mesomorphy.

Question 6

Endomorphic - personality and shape

Answer 6

Fat/soft

socialble/relaxed

Question 7

Ectomorphic - personality and shape

Answer 7

thin/fragile

introverted/restrained

Question 8

mesomorpic - personaily and shape

Answer 8

muscular/hard
aggressive/adventurous
MOST LIKELY TO COMMIT CRIME

Question 9

How did sheldon rate the bodys?

Answer 9

1-7 in regards to their resemblance to mesomorphs

Question 10

what are some atavistic features?

Answer 10

Bloodshot eyes, croked/big nose, big ears , tattoos/scars, sloping forehead