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| The Dr. Spurzheim phrenology chart |
For the next lab meeting, we will discuss the following paper:
The study provides new scientific evidence to reject the hypothesis that facial features are associated with antisocial and criminal behaviour, an idea that had much
influence in the mid-nineteenth century and has recently returned in
force. To conduct the research, the authors used a sample of 4960 individuals from
94 populations around the world. This has allowed them to have an overview of
facial shape and be able to make a much more accurate analysis, taking into consideration
the variation in different forms.
As the basis of the study protocol, the authors have studied the index
fWHR - that is, the relationship between facial width and facial height - as a possible predictor
of aggressive behavior in populations of men.
The meeting will be at the usual place and time. Jessica will bring fika.
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