Physiological Explanations - Innate Criminality

Question 1

Innate

Answer 1

Inherited; cannot do anything about it

Question 2

Criminality being inherited

Answer 2

-someone’s likelihood of becoming a criminal in their life is an innate characteristic - criminality can be passed down from generation to generation

Question 3

Physical features of criminals according to Lombroso

Answer 3

Sloping foreheads
Receding chins
Excessively long arms
Heavy jaw
High cheekbones
Eye defects
Nose shape
Abnormal teeth
Extra fingers/toes
Abundant hair or wrinkles
Fleshy lips