Classical and Positive Schools of Criminology Quiz

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Which school of criminology emphasizes free will, rational choice, and the idea that individuals choose to commit crimes?

  • Rational Choice School
  • Positive School
  • Classical School (correct)
  • Neo-classical School

Which school of criminology integrates principles of both the Classical and Positive Schools, considering factors such as free will and individual choice, as well as biological and psychological influences?

  • Integrated School
  • Dualistic School
  • Comprehensive School
  • Neoclassical School (correct)

Which approach does the modern Canadian criminal justice system attempt to integrate due to the inherent conflict between the two major schools of criminological thought?

  • Punitive and Rehabilitative Approaches
  • Repressive and Restorative Approaches (correct)
  • Retributive and Transformative Approaches
  • Deterrent and Transformative Approaches

Which of the following is emphasized as important in the study of criminology according to the learning objectives?

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True or false: The Fifth Edition of Canadian Criminology by John Winterdyk was published in 2024.

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True or false: The Classical School of Criminology emphasizes biological and psychological influences on criminal behavior.

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True or false: The Positive School of Criminology had a significant impact on criminology and criminal justice.

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True or false: The modern Canadian criminal justice system does not face any inherent conflict when integrating the principles of the two major schools of criminological thought.

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True or false: The Neo-classical School of Criminology is recognized in the learning objectives as having integrated and interdisciplinary approach.

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Study Notes

Chapter 5: Major Schools of Modern Criminological Thought

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the historical development and impact of the Classical and Positive Schools of Criminology
  • Identify the main components of the Classical and Positive Schools of Criminology
  • Recognize the conflict in the modern Canadian criminal justice system due to integrating principles of the two major schools of criminological thought
  • Understand the main components of the Neo-classical School of Criminology
  • Appreciate the importance of an integrated and interdisciplinary approach in criminology

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