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Somatotyping TH

Somatotyping theory is a biological theory of criminology that is part of the biological school of criminology. It was established by William Sheldon and identifies three basic body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Ectomorphs are described as skinny and intelligent. Mesomorphs are characterized as athletic and competitive. Endomorphs are characterized as round and social.

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Somatotyping TH

Somatotyping theory is a biological theory of criminology that is part of the biological school of criminology. It was established by William Sheldon and identifies three basic body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Ectomorphs are described as skinny and intelligent. Mesomorphs are characterized as athletic and competitive. Endomorphs are characterized as round and social.

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SOMATOTYPING

THEORY
Is one of the biological theories of criminology and is
considered to be included in the biological school of
criminology. Somatotyping theory is commonly
associated with Williams Sheldon. Sheldon's
somatotyping theory established three basic types :
ENDOMORPH, MESOMORPH, ECTOMORPH.
Ectomorph : Characterized as skinny,
thin, slender, lithe, lanky, neotenous,
flat cheated, lightly muscle, weak,
fragile, delicate, and usually tall;
described as intelligence,
comtemplative, melancholic,
industrious, effeminate, submissive,
inferior, perfectionist, quirky,
idiosyncratic, sensitive to pain, soft,
gentle, loving, helpful, placatory, calm,
peaceful, vulnerable, humble, self
deprecatory, socially awkward, solitary,
secretive, concealing, self-conscious,
introverted, shy, reserved, defensive,
uncomfortable, tense, and anxious.
Mesomorphic : characterized as hard, rugged, triangular,
muscular, thick-skinned, and with good posture; described
as athlethic, eager, adventurous, willing to take risks,
competive, macho, tough, vigorous, and energetic.

Endomorphic : characterized as fat, round, heavy,


usually short, and having difficulty losing weight;
described as open, outgoing, socialble, amiable,
friendly, affectionate, accepting, happy, please, lazy,
and slow to react.

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