WJEC Criminology AC2 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers (A+ Paper)

What is Lombrosso's study based off? Correct Answer Genetics and evolution What did Lombrosso believe Correct Answer Criminals have physical characteristics that make them more likely to have criminal tendencies What form do criminals have according to Lombrosso? Correct Answer Atavistic form Who was involved in Lombrosso's study? Correct Answer 400 italian non criminal soldiers and 90 'lunatics' What did Lombrosso find in his study? Correct Answer Criminals have physical characteristics which makes them identifiable in public What characteristics may a criminal have? Correct Answer High cheekbones and large chin What features may a rapist have? Correct Answer Fleshy lips and 'jug ears' What features may a habitual murderer have? Correct Answer cold, small wondering eyes What theory is Sheldon's theory based off? Correct Answer Lombrosso's What is Sheldon's theory of somatypes? Correct Answer That criminals will have a specific type of body type and temperament What are the three body types? Correct Answer Mesomorph, ectomorph and endomorph What are the features of the body type ectomorph? Correct Answer Little body fat and reserved What are the features of the body type endomorph? Correct Answer High body fat and loves comfort What are the features of the body type mesomorph? Correct Answer Muscular and ruthless Which body type is the criminal body type? Correct Answer Mesomorph