One explanation of crime discussed in the readings examines the relationship between physical attributes and crime. This theory suggests that criminals are more likely to have the following features: long arms, wrinkles, protruding lips, extra fingers/toes and excessive hair. This theory was the put forth by:

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Lombroso is known for his theory that criminals can be identified by physical defects, which he believed were signs of a throwback to earlier stages of human evolution. This approach is often referred to as the biological theory of criminology.

One Explanation of Crime Discussed in the Readings Examines the Relationship