somatotypes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is Sheldon’s theory
A
certain body types that are likely to lead to criminality/ aggression
-endomorphic- fat/ soft ( sociable)
-ectomorphic- thin/ fragile (restrained)
-mesomorphic-muscular/hard (aggressive)
2
Q
who made the somatotypes theory
A
sheldon
3
Q
2 strengths of somatotypes
A
-more recent studies such as sammons has shown a link between body type and crime.
-S+ E Glueck 1956 study found a majority of mesomorphic sample were delinquents
4
Q
2 weakness of somatotypes ( sheldons theory)
A
-dosent factor Endo or ecto body types
-dosent factor in body changes from childhood to adulthood
