What is the study of offenders’ personality in physical terms called?
What is the study of offenders' personality in physical terms called?
Past Papers:
Parole / Probation Officer — Past Paper MCQs
A: Criminal Sociology
B: Penology
C: Criminal Anthropology
D: None of these
Criminal anthropology studies offenders’ personality traits through physical characteristics historically linked to theories like Lombroso’s. This question tests knowledge of criminological theories in sociology exams. It explores early attempts to connect physical traits with criminal behavior a key topic in understanding crime’s social dimensions. Update (as of 2025-09-05)