Positivism Flashcards
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What is Positivism in Criminology?
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Positivism suggests that human behavior is determined by external forces (social, political, historical, or psychological) beyond individual control. It relies on the scientific method to understand crime.
2
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What were early methods used in Positivism?
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Physiognomy (facial features)
Phrenology (skull and bumps)
Links between mental health and criminal behavior (e.g., Pinel’s “manie sans delire”).
