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Caesare Lombroso's biological theory that criminals _____ has been substantially discredited.
 
  a. can be identified by distinctive bumps on their skulls
  b. represent a throwback to an earlier stage of human development
  c. have larger brains and therefore larger skills
  d. are generally males with XYY syndrome

Question 2

One classical biological explanation of deviance called _____ focused on the determination of character by facial features.
 
  a. physiognomy
  b. phrenology
  c. somatolog
  d. sociology



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. represent a throwback to an earlier stage of human development

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. physiognomy



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