We studied this in juvenile delinquency class - Considering the advances in criminal profiling, it is a theory that doesn't really work anymore, but it was a step in the right direction, so say the researchers that believe some people are "born criminals".
ATAVISM (THEORY OF) - a classic theory of criminal behavior that has long been refuted. The theory of atavism suggests that criminals are genetic throwbacks that react deviantly simply because their behavior matches those of our ancient ancestors.
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