Biological Theories

Question 1

Cesare Lambroso

Answer 1

Criminals can be identified by their physical features: Large Jaw, Protruding ears and baldness

Question 2

Sheldon’s theory of Somatotypes

Answer 2

Endomorphic: (fat and soft), tend to be sensible and relaxed
Ectomorphic: (thin and fragile), introverted, self-conscious and emotional
Mesomorphic: (muscular and hard), aggressive, adventurous, ruthless in relationships

Question 3

Twin Studies

Answer 3

All identical twins have identical minds and so if one twin is a criminal than the other will be as well even if they are separated

Question 4

Biochemical Theory

Answer 4

An over production of hormones in the body can cause a chemical imbalance leading to criminal behaviour. Testosterone causing aggression in men and oestrogen causes overly emotional reactions in women

Question 5

XYY Chromosome Theory

Answer 5

Men with an extra Y chromosome have what is called the criminal gene causing them to be more likely to committee criminal behaviour