________ is the belief that criminals are evolutionally primitive or subhuman people characterized by certain "inferior" identifiable physical and mental characteristics.

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The belief described in the question is a key element of the theory of atavism, which suggests that criminals are biologically and genetically primed for deviant behavior due to their supposed primitive evolutionary traits. Classism, determinism, and rationalism do not specifically address this belief about criminals' supposed "inferior" physical and mental characteristics.

________ Is the Belief That Criminals Are Evolutionally Primitive or Subhuman