Discuss Lombroso's explanation for criminal behavior and what he contributed to modern criminology

What will be an ideal response?


Lombroso believed that serious offenders were physically different from noncriminals. These physical differences could be observed and were due to these individuals being atavists—a less evolved human. Lombroso's major contribution to modern criminology was the use of scientific methods to study crime.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Discuss what is needed within the field note content process if possible by the investigator

What will be an ideal response?

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Punishment of criminals that is intended to be an example to the public and to discourage the commission of offenses by others is known as _____________.

A. specific deterrence B. specific retribution C. general deterrence D. general rehabilitation

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__________ authority is exemplified by the statement: "The old man wants it that way."

a. Legal b. Charismatic c. Traditional d. Associative

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