Cesare Lombroso recognized four main classes of criminals. One group, referred to as '___________,' was atavistic, responsible for the most serious offenses, and recidivist. This group made up about a third of the criminal population and was considered by Lombroso to be the most dangerous and incorrigible.

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Lombroso believed in the concept of atavism, which suggests that some individuals are born with certain physical traits that make them more prone to criminal behavior. Lombroso referred to this group as "born criminals" and believed they were responsible for the most serious offenses and were unlikely to be rehabilitated.

Cesare Lombroso Recognized Four Main Classes of Criminals