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Forensic psychology

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Strength of the atavistic approach?

Author: (Pippa) Pippa Holloway



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-Lombroso made significant contributions to the field of criminiology -Known as the ‘father of criminology’ as he was the first to scientifically look at offender profiling. -Less previous idea of ‘weak morals’ causing crime and more towards scientific approach, looking at genetic and evolutionary influences – removing blame from offender. -Despite the flaws, it signalled the start of a new scientific field of research: positivist criminology


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