Lombroso (Physiological) Flashcards
What was Lombroso known as?
The father of modern criminology
What method did he use to gather his research?
Scientific Methods
What did he believe the cause of crime was?
Biological cause
What did Lombroso argue about criminals?
That they were a different species, evolutionary throwbacks that hadn’t fully developed into the modern day human
What were the features called that Lombroso said criminals had?
Atavistic, meaning ancient or ancestrial
What sort of nature did Lombroso say criminals had that would lead them to turn to crime?
Uncivilised and savage nature
What are some atavistic features that he said criminals could have?
Low sloping forehead, Long arms, large jaw, unusual nose, high cheekbones
How many criminals did He study?
383 dead, 3839 alive
What percentage of all criminals acts did he account for atavistic features being the cause?
40%
What are the specific features of murderers and sex offenders
Murderers= curly hair and bloodshot eyes
Sex offenders= thick lips and protruding ears
