Ativistic form

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What was atavistic form?
An early biological explanation for criminal behaviour suggesting criminals were 'genetic throwbacks'
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Who proposed this theory?
Lombroso
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How was it beneficial?
Moved criminology into a more scientific realm - provided foundations for offender profiling techniques
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Physical examples
Narrow sloping brow, high cheekbones, strong jaw
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Evaluation of methodology
No control group
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Evaluation of contribution
Shifted emphasis away from simple moral explanations, more scientific and credible
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