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Which area is NOT a major concern in criminological research?
Which area is NOT a major concern in criminological research?
- Cybersecurity threats
- Youth delinquency
- Celebrity gossip (correct)
- White-collar crime
What is the primary focus of criminological research?
What is the primary focus of criminological research?
- Studying the history of famous criminals
- Understanding the causes of criminal behavior (correct)
- Analyzing the economic impact of crime
- Developing new law enforcement technologies
What aspect of criminal behavior does criminological research aim to understand?
What aspect of criminal behavior does criminological research aim to understand?
- Impact of media on crime reporting
- Relationship between crime and weather patterns
- Psychological factors influencing criminal behavior (correct)
- Trends in fashion and style among criminals
What is a key goal of criminological research?
What is a key goal of criminological research?
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What is the primary objective of developing a criminological framework?
What is the primary objective of developing a criminological framework?
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Which area is a major focus of criminological research?
Which area is a major focus of criminological research?
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Study Notes
Key Areas of Criminological Research
- Areas not majorly concerned in criminological research may include purely economic factors or unrelated social issues.
- Primary focus is on criminal behavior, including its causes, consequences, and patterns in society.
Understanding Criminal Behavior
- Aims to understand the motivations, social influences, and psychological factors behind criminal actions.
- Analyzes how crime is perceived and reacted to within different communities.
Goals of Criminological Research
- A key goal includes developing strategies for crime prevention and policy formulation.
- Focuses on improving the criminal justice system through evidence-based research and practices.
Objective of Criminological Framework
- The main objective is to establish a structured approach to analyze and interpret crime and criminal behavior comprehensively.
- Support policy-making and law enforcement efforts via robust frameworks.
Major Focus Areas
- Major focus areas in criminological research include studying violent crime, property crime, and the effectiveness of criminal justice interventions.
- Investigates the implications of crime on victims and society at large.
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