Lombroso's theory 1876- Atavistic form Flashcards

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1
Q

who did Lombroso conduct an autopsy on?

A

Italian thief and arsonist

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2
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what did Lombroso find on the back of the Italian thief’s head?

A

indentation

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3
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in what other being is an indentation on the back of the head is seen?

A

apes
linking to criminals are more primitive

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4
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what are criminals thought to be?
- relating to Lombroso

A

throwbacks to our caveman ancestors

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