Physiological Theories Flashcards
What is Lombroso’s theory called?
Atavism Theory
Is Lombroso’s Theory Physiological or Genetic?
Physiological
Name the principle markers for Atavism
Strong Jaw and Heavy Brow
How many criminals did Lombroso study?
383 Alive and 3839 dead Italian criminals.
What does Homo Deliquans mean?
It is the name of the species Lombroso gave to those who are less developed.
What percentage of criminals had atavistic features?
40% of the criminals he studied.
How does this explain criminality?
If an individual had atavistic features, they are less evolved, and therefore have a predisposition to commit crime.
How many features did a male need to have in order to be considered a criminal?
5 features
How many features did a female need to have in order to be considered a criminal?
3 Features
What was Sheldon’s theory called?
Somatotype Theory
What is a somatotype?
A body shape/ type
What are the 3 somatotypes according to Sheldon?
Endomorph, Ectomorph and Mesomorph
