Physiological theories

Question 1

Lombrosso’s theory: born criminals

Answer 1

He argued that criminals were physically different from scenarios

Question 2

What is the atavistic form

Answer 2

Atavistic form is features that criminals have and inherit when they born. Based on lombrosso people born as a criminal and we can identify that through physical features which is called atavistic form.

Question 3

Examples of atavistic form

Answer 3

Long arm, hawk-like noise, large ears

Question 4

Sheldon’s somatotypes theory

Answer 4

Based on theory body types which is somatotypes are related to criminality. Mesamorphic bodies are more likely to commit crime. Ectomorphs are least likely to commit crime

Question 5

What are somatotypes and their features

Answer 5

Mesamorph- muscular, hard, domineering, adventurous, attention- seeking, assertive
Ectomorph- thin, fragile, weak, emotionally restrained, thoughtfull
Endomorph- fat, soft body, rounded, sociable, outgoing, relax

Question 6

Links with criminality

Answer 6

Sheldon studied with criminals and the most serious delinquents have most mesomorphic body type. However this is not the implication of theory is correct. Most of the working class individual works manual jobs which cause them to have mesomorphic body type.