Lombroso's Criminal Theory Quiz

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What defines an organized criminal?

A criminal who acts independently and infrequently.

One who associates with other criminals. (correct)

An individual with a high degree of skill in committing crimes.

A person who commits crime impulsively without thought.

Which category does a habitual delinquent fall into regarding legal classification?

An individual who has never been caught committing a crime.

Someone who commits crimes without prior convictions.

A person guilty of crimes repeatedly within a ten-year span. (correct)

One-time offender.

How does a passionate criminal differ from an acute criminal?

Acute criminals act due to momentary anger or impulse. (correct)

Passionate criminals are incorrigible in their behaviors.

Acute criminals plan their crimes carefully.

Passionate criminals commit crimes without emotional influence.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a confirmed 'born' criminal?

Influence of environmental factors on behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor contributing to the development of habitual criminals?

Poor parenting and educational issues. Signup and view all the answers

How do chronic criminals differ from ordinary criminals?

Chronic criminals commit crimes with deliberate planning. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding statistical techniques in criminology?

Lombroso used them despite their questionable control groups. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of criminals does NOT inherently possess criminal tendencies?

Criminaloids. Signup and view all the answers

What term does Alviola use to describe individuals born with recognizable hereditary traits that predispose them to criminal behavior?

Born criminals Signup and view all the answers

Which class of criminals, according to Alviola, are not born criminals but become so due to brain changes that affect their moral judgment?

Insane criminals Signup and view all the answers

What feature is NOT typically associated with the physical stigmata of criminals, according to Alviola's theory?

Excessive height Signup and view all the answers

Which class of criminals includes habitual offenders and those who commit crimes out of passion?

Criminaloids Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is used to distinguish 'Born criminals' as proposed by Alviola?

At least five atavistic stigmata Signup and view all the answers

According to Alviola, which type of criminal typically commits felonious acts due to self-defense?

Pseudo-criminals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT describe the biological positivist view attributed to Alviola?

Criminal behavior is solely a product of environmental factors. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criticisms of Alviola's theories in modern criminology?

They lack empirical evidence and are considered discredited. Signup and view all the answers

What term does Lombroso use to describe individuals who are born with a genetic predisposition towards criminality?

Born criminals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of criminal, according to Lombroso, commits crimes as a result of psychological disorders affecting their judgment?

Insane criminals Signup and view all the answers

Which classification refers to individuals who commit crimes under duress or acute pressure of circumstance?

Pseudo criminals Signup and view all the answers

Lombroso's theory of atavism suggests that criminals may exhibit physical characteristics reminiscent of which time period?

Primitive Times Signup and view all the answers

Which group of criminals is characterized by committing offenses due to insignificant or minor reasons?

Occasional criminals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Lombroso's classification of epileptic criminals?

They engage in criminal behavior due to their seizure disorder. Signup and view all the answers

How did Lombroso apply the scientific method to his studies on criminals?

By measuring corpses and studying physical anomalies. Signup and view all the answers

Lombroso’s classification of criminals is often viewed as:

Crude and outdated. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cesare Lombroso - Father of Modern Criminology

Italian criminologist, scientist, university professor, prison doctor and founder of criminal anthropology
Studied criminal behavior using modern scientific methods
Credited with establishing the Italian School of Criminology
Primarily known for the theory of atavism, which linked criminal behavior to physical characteristics
Claimed criminals are identifiable through "atavistic stigmata" - physical features inherited from primitive humans
Proposed that criminals are born with certain hereditary traits that predispose them to criminal behavior
Described criminals as possessing features like large jaws, canine teeth, long arms, deviant head shape, facial asymmetry, and other physical anomalies

Lombroso's Theory of Criminals

Born Criminals: Individuals with at least five (5) atavistic stigmata.
Insane Criminals: Those who become criminals due to brain changes impairing their ability to differentiate between right and wrong.
Criminaloids: Complicated group encompassing habitual criminals, criminals driven by passion, and other diverse types.
Pseudo- Criminals: Individuals who commit crimes out of self-defense.

Types of Criminals - Based on Behavior

Acute Criminal: Commits crime impulsively or in a fit of passion.
Chronic Criminal: Commits crime intentionally and with pre-meditation.
Ordinary Criminal: The lowest level of criminal activity in a criminal career.
Organized Criminal: Works with other criminals.
Professional Criminal: Possesses advanced skills in committing crimes.

Other Criminal Classifications

Habitual Delinquent: An individual convicted three times or more within ten years of release or last conviction for serious physical injuries, robbery, estafa, or falsification.
Recidivist: Someone convicted of a crime and subsequently convicted of another similar offense embraced in the same code.

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Test your knowledge on Cesare Lombroso, the father of modern criminology. This quiz covers his theories on atavism, the classification of criminals, and his contributions to criminal anthropology. Explore how physical characteristics were linked to criminal behavior according to Lombroso.