The theory that criminals are born as such, and that they are "throwbacks" to an earlier and more primitive evolutionary period, is known as ______.

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Atavism is the theory that suggests criminals are born with primitive physical traits and are biologically predisposed to criminal behavior, a concept introduced by Cesare Lombroso in the late 19th century.

The Theory That Criminals Are Born as Such, and That