Unit 2 AC2.1 Biological Theories

According to Lombroso's theory, how are criminals different from non-criminals.

• Physically
• Throwbacks to evolutionarily primitive stage
• Physically stronger than non-criminals
• Racially distinct

What did Lombroso measure in his study of criminals?

• Criminals' head size and shape
• Criminals' heads and faces
• Criminals' body weight
• Criminals' mental health

Which physical features were more likely found in criminals?

• Long arms and aquiline noses
• Large jaws and long arms
• Large jaws, long arms and aquiline noses
• Short arms and small jaws

Which statement is a strength of Lombroso's work?

• It shows the importance of clinical and historical records of criminals
• It helps to focus on prevention rather than punishment
• It doesn't provides evidence linking facial features and criminality
• It compares criminals with a control group of non-criminals

According to Sheldon's somatypes theory, which body type is most likely to be associated with criminality?

• Mesomorphic
• Endomorph
• Ectomorph
• Hypermorph

According to Sheldon's evaluation, what is a limitation of his theory?

• Criminality is likely a combination of biology and environment
• Criminality is a result of the mesomorphic build
• Mesomorphs are more likely to be labeled
• Mesomorphs more likely to be labelled. Key Vocabulary Mesomorphs more likely to be labelled.

Which term refers to the idea that criminals are "throwbacks" to a more primitive stage of evolution?

• Atavism
• Genetic explanation
• Physiological theories
• Environmental factors

What is the key idea behind the Twin and Adoption Studies?

• Adoption
• Twins
• Environmental effects
• Genetic concordance

According to Christiansen's Twin study findings, what is the concordance rate for MZ twins in terms of criminality?

• 0.52
• 0.147
• 0.2
• 0.22

What was the concordence rate for criminality in Mednick's study between birth parent and child?

• 0.2
• 0.52
• 0.22
• 0.147