Lombroso Flashcards
1
Q
Who created the theory of atavism
A
Cesare lombroso
2
Q
When did this theory come about
A
1876
3
Q
What is lombrosos theory
A
Some people are born with strong, innate predisposition to behave antisocially
4
Q
What features did lombroso study
A
Facial and cranial features
5
Q
How many participants were in lombrosos study
A
383 dead criminals and 3839 living prisoners
6
Q
What % of the participants had atavistic features
A
40%
7
Q
How does lombrosos theory explain criminality
A
Homo delinquents were wilder, untamed and unable to fit into developed society
