evaluation of Sheldon's somatotypes

Question 1

what is a strength of Sheldon’s somatotypes?

Answer 1

replicate-able

-Glueck and Glueck found 60% of offenders in their study were Mesomorphs

Glueck and Glueck- Sheldon and his wife. both have the same last name

Question 2

what is another strength of Sheldon’s somatotypes?

Answer 2

positive correlation

• most serious criminals in his study had a Mesomorph body shape

Question 3

what is a limitation of Sheldon’s somatotypes?

Answer 3

self-fulfilling prophecy

• not best explained by biology alone (combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors)
• self-fulfilling prophecy: may attract more police attention, get caught more

Question 4

what is another limitation of Sheldon’s somatotypes?

Answer 4

doesn’t offer full picture

• doesn’t account for Endomorphs and Ectomorphs who do commit crimes
• doesn’t explain if Mesomorphs commit other crimes such as white collar crimes
• doesn’t account for Mesomorphs developing their build due to needing it to succeed, eg. jobs that involves heavy labour