Atavistic Form

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    • What is the atavistic form in criminal behavior?
      • Criminals have innate traits
      • Traits are throwbacks to primate forms
      • Determined by physiological makeup
    • Who proposed the concept of atavistic form?
      Cesare Lombroso
    • What did Lombroso conclude about criminals after examining 4,000 individuals?
      Most crimes were due to atavistic characteristics
    • What features did Lombroso measure in criminals?
      Height, weight, arm span, and eye color
    • What types of criminals did Lombroso identify based on atavistic features?
      Born criminals, insane criminals, criminaloids
    • What are Kretschmer's four somatotypes and their associated crimes?
      • Leptosome: tall and thin, petty thieves
      • Athletic: tall and muscular, violent crimes
      • Pyknic: short and fat, deception and violence
      • Dysplastic: mixed, various crimes
    • How did Lombroso's ideas influence the perception of criminals?
      He viewed them as genetic throwbacks with physical traits
    • What area of the brain is thought to be damaged in psychopathic offenders?
      The prefrontal cortex
    • Which gene is thought to be linked to crime?
      MAOA gene
    • How is the MAOA gene thought to be linked to crime?
      It affects aggression and impulse control
    • What is referred to as the 'recipe for disaster' in the context of crime?
      Combination of genetic and environmental factors
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