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Which somatotype did Sheldon (1940) propose was linked to criminal behavior?

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The Somatotype that Sheldon propose was linked to criminal behavior was positivist criminology.

Step-by-step explanation:

William Sheldon identified three basic body or somatotypes

  • endomorphs
  • mesomorphs
  • ectomorphs

Positivism is based on natural phenomena and properties.

The information derived from sensory experience, forms the source of all required knowledge.

Cesare Lombroso is a famous positivist criminologist.

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