Martha had always had the feeling that her husband was capable of hurting others. She believed that he ""looked"" like a criminal and explained to the detective that his physical features gave him a criminal appearance. What branch of criminology best explains Martha's perception of her husband's appearance and alleged criminality?

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Journey Conway

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25 September, 15:39

Martha had always had the feeling that her husband was capable of hurting others. She believed that he ""looked"" like a criminal and explained to the detective that his physical features gave him a criminal appearance. What branch of criminology best explains Martha's perception of her husband's appearance and alleged criminality?

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Jamar Rangel · Answer 1

positivist criminology

Explanation:

Positivist theory of criminology was originated by Casare Lombroso. He was also the founder of the Italian school of criminology.

Positivist theory border on the quantification or characteristics of criminal behavior which are scientifically verifiable. These theorists try to measure criminal behaviour to ascertain the cause of this behavior and characteristic behavior could potentially differ criminals from non criminals.