Biological Theories Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
The two physiological theories
A
Lombroso’s ‘born criminals’
Sheldon’s somatotypes
2
Q
What is lombroso’s born criminal theory
A
That criminality was inherited and can be identified by physical defects
3
Q
What is sheldons somatotypes theory
A
That criminal behaviour is linked to a persons physical form
4
Q
what are the 3 body types in sheldons somatotypes theory
A
Endomorphic
Ectomorphic
Mesomorphic
5
Q
What is a endomorphic body type
A
Fat and soft
6
Q
What is a ectomorphic body type
A
Thin and fragile
7
Q
What is a mesomorphic body type
A
Muscular and hard
