2.1 lombroso born criminal theory Flashcards
2.1
Who is the founder of the Italian school of criminology known for his theory of atavism?
Cesare Lombroso
What is the primary focus of Lombroso’s theory?
The biological and physiological traits of criminals
True or False: Lombroso believed that criminal behavior is entirely determined by environmental factors.
False
Fill in the blank: Lombroso’s theory suggests that criminals are _______ evolutionary throwbacks.
atavistic
What did Lombroso identify as physical characteristics of criminals?(7)
large jaws,high cheek bones,handle shaped ears,prominent eyebrow arches,long arms,large eye sockets,acute eyesight
True or False: Lombroso’s theory has been widely accepted and remains unchallenged in modern criminology.
False
Fill in the blank: Lombroso argued that criminals could be identified by their _______.
physical characteristics
Short Answer: What is the term for Lombroso’s belief that certain individuals are born criminals?
Atavism
True or False: Lombroso’s theory has influenced both criminology and the legal system.
True
What is one criticism of Lombroso’s theory?
It relies too heavily on biological determinism and ignores social factors.
Fill in the blank: Lombroso believed that _______ could be used to identify potential criminals.
physical traits
Short Answer: What was Lombroso’s stance on rehabilitation for criminals?
He believed rehabilitation was possible for some but focused more on identifying innate traits.
True or False: Lombroso’s work laid the groundwork for future psychological theories of crime.
True
What did Lombroso mean by ‘born criminals’?
Individuals who are biologically predisposed to commit crimes.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic Lombroso associated with criminals? A) Long arms B) Sloping foreheads C) Normal teeth D) Prominent cheekbones
C) Normal teeth
Short Answer: What is the significance of Lombroso’s work in the context of early criminology?
It introduced the idea that biological factors could influence criminal behavior.
What did Lombroso suggest about the relationship between crime and heredity?
He suggested that criminal behavior could be inherited.
Fill in the blank: Lombroso’s concept of the _______ criminal includes both biological and psychological traits.
born
