ATAVISTIC FORM Flashcards
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Atavisistic Form A01
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- Historical approach based on biological factors
-Lombroso (1870s)
-innate criminal personality that is a throwback to a primitive,previous ancestor
Study:
-Examined the features and measurements of 4000 criminals and 400 dead skulls
-Sloping prow, Strong jaw, high cheekbones, large ears.
-Primitive in evolutionary sense
-cannot be blamed as not responsible for behaviour as its inherited psychology
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Atavisic Form A03
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+genetically determined meaning interventions can be put in place
+Lombroso “father of psych”
-Scientific racisim- curly hair,dark skin
-cause and effect