Ernst Kretschmer Proposed That There Is a High Degree of Correlation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Ernst Kretschmer proposed that there is a high degree of correlation between body type, personality type, and criminal potential. What body type represents those with well-developed muscles and is associated with crimes of violence?

• A) Leptosome or asthenic
• B) Athletic
• C) Pyknic
• D) Dysplastic or mixed

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Definitions:

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