Which of the following statements is true?
A) Cesare Lombroso declared that criminals could be identified by physiological features they inherited from their degenerate parents.
B) Arthur Jensen declared that criminals could be identified by physiological features they inherited from their degenerate parents.
C) Arthur Jensen declared that criminals could be identified by psychological features they inherited from their degenerate parents.
D) Paul Broca declared that criminals could be identified by physiological features they inherited from their degenerate parents.
E) Cesare Lombroso declared that criminals could be identified by psychological features they inherited from their degenerate parents.

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Cesare Lombroso is known for his theory of "born criminals" in which he claimed that criminals could be identified by certain physical traits they inherited from their ancestors who were considered degenerate. Lombroso's theories were criticized and largely discredited in the 20th century, but they were influential in the development of early criminology. None of the other options accurately describe a theory or statement made by a well-known figure in criminology.

Which of the Following Statements Is True