A criminal type thought to be a throwback to an earlier stage of evolution is known as:

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An atavist is a criminal type who is believed to exhibit traits or characteristics that are thought to be ancestral and indicative of an earlier stage of human evolution. This theory was popularized by Cesare Lombroso in the late 19th century and is now considered outdated and discredited. The other answer choices, while related to criminology, do not specifically refer to this concept.

A Criminal Type Thought to Be a Throwback to an Earlier