Asked by Tyler Hazlett on Jul 31, 2024
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Before the twentieth century,criminals were thought to
A) have certain familial characteristics that noncriminals did not.
B) be feebleminded,psychotic,neurotic,psychopathic,or otherwise mentally disturbed.
C) have the same mental and physical characteristics as noncriminals.
D) be the result of different social factors.
Familial Characteristics
Traits, features, or tendencies that can be observed within a family or passed down through generations.
Feebleminded
An outdated and offensive term historically used to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities or perceived as having lower intellectual capabilities.
Neurotic
A term related to neurosis, referring to a psychological state characterized by excessive anxiety or insecurity, without a break from reality.
- Become familiar with the historical changes in perspectives regarding deviant and criminal actions.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the historical changes in perspectives regarding deviant and criminal actions.
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