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What is the main function of a criminologist?
What is the main function of a criminologist?
- Analyzing crime phenomena and criminal behavior scientifically (correct)
- Performing surgeries in hospitals
- Conducting police investigations
- Running a private business
Which field is NOT a specialization in criminology?
Which field is NOT a specialization in criminology?
- Forensic anthropology (correct)
- Criminal law
- Victimology
- Crime theories
What is the definition of a status offense?
What is the definition of a status offense?
- An offense committed by adults only
- An action prohibited to only a certain class of people (correct)
- A felony punishable by death
- An offense committed by individuals with a certain profession
Where are criminologists typically employed?
Where are criminologists typically employed?
What differentiates criminology from other disciplines?
What differentiates criminology from other disciplines?
In addition to researching and lecturing, what is another main function of a criminologist?
In addition to researching and lecturing, what is another main function of a criminologist?
What is victimology primarily concerned with?
What is victimology primarily concerned with?
Which term refers to strategies that assess the nature and extent of deviant or criminal behavior patterns?
Which term refers to strategies that assess the nature and extent of deviant or criminal behavior patterns?
What does the juridical definition of crime emphasize?
What does the juridical definition of crime emphasize?
Which term is used to describe crimes that are not legally punishable but violate social norms?
Which term is used to describe crimes that are not legally punishable but violate social norms?
What are statutory crimes also known as?
What are statutory crimes also known as?
Which legal system is identified as the source of South African common law in defining certain crimes?
Which legal system is identified as the source of South African common law in defining certain crimes?
What motivates robbers to choose violent and high-risk crimes according to the text?
What motivates robbers to choose violent and high-risk crimes according to the text?
How do disorganized communities contribute to crime, as mentioned in the text?
How do disorganized communities contribute to crime, as mentioned in the text?
What role does alcohol abuse play in disorganized communities according to the text?
What role does alcohol abuse play in disorganized communities according to the text?
Why do many violent criminals in South Africa have little to no education, as mentioned in the text?
Why do many violent criminals in South Africa have little to no education, as mentioned in the text?
What is a predisposing factor behind crime according to the text?
What is a predisposing factor behind crime according to the text?
How do robbers view their criminal activities based on the text?
How do robbers view their criminal activities based on the text?
What is the focus of psycho-criminology?
What is the focus of psycho-criminology?
According to the classic deterrent approach in criminology, what is the belief about criminals?
According to the classic deterrent approach in criminology, what is the belief about criminals?
What does the positivistic approach in criminology focus on?
What does the positivistic approach in criminology focus on?
In epidemiological criminology (EpiCrim), how is crime viewed?
In epidemiological criminology (EpiCrim), how is crime viewed?
What does the critical approach in criminology, known as new criminology, focus on?
What does the critical approach in criminology, known as new criminology, focus on?
What is the Interactional approach in criminology concerned with?
What is the Interactional approach in criminology concerned with?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology?
What does the text suggest is a key difference between the narrow/juridical (legal) approach and the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology?
What does the text suggest is a key difference between the narrow/juridical (legal) approach and the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology?
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that would be considered under the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology, but not the narrow/juridical approach?
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that would be considered under the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology, but not the narrow/juridical approach?
The text suggests that the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology is supported by the followers of which school of thought?
The text suggests that the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology is supported by the followers of which school of thought?
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that has been criminalized (previously accepted but now regarded as a crime)?
Which of the following is an example of a behavior that has been criminalized (previously accepted but now regarded as a crime)?
The text suggests that the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology is concerned with which of the following?
The text suggests that the broad/non-juridical approach to criminology is concerned with which of the following?
Study Notes
Victimology and Criminology
- Victimology: the study of crime victims and their experiences and perceptions
- Criminology: the scientific study of crime, including the victim, offender, and criminal justice system
Crime Definitions
- Juridical definition of crime: an illegal action committed by an individual who can be blamed and punished by the authorities
- Statutory crime: crimes codified and published in the statutes of law/legislation
- Non-juridical definition of crime: behaviour that violates social norms and potentially endangers society, but is not legally punishable
Criminology Fields of Specialization
- Criminal law: definitions of crime and criminal behaviour, as well as rules and regulations for control and prevention
- Crime theories: reasons and explanations for the causes and occurrence of criminal behaviour
- Victimology/Deviant behaviour systems: study of crime victims and their experiences and perceptions
Functions of a Criminologist
- Lecturing at universities/colleges
- Researching at universities/colleges or institutions
- Being involved in community service
Status Offence
- An action prohibited to only a certain class of people, often applied to offenses committed by minors
Criminology Theoretical Approaches
- Psycho-criminology: understanding individual criminal behaviour from a psychological perspective
- Experimental criminology: conducting experiments about crime, policing, court, and correctional processes
- Epidemiological criminology (EpiCrim): study of crime as a disease
- Classic deterrent approach (free will): criminals are rational and can decide how to behave
- Positivistic approach: powers beyond one’s control determine behaviour
- Interactional approach: concentrates on actions and reactions of people to others and the State
- Critical approach: new criminology, radical or Marxist perspective
Criminology Definitions and Approaches
- Narrow/Juridical (Legal) approach: focuses on actions that violate the law and punishment may be imposed
- Broad/Non-juridical approach: searches for reasons behind behaviour and includes behaviour that is unacceptable by most society’s members
Criminalisation and Decriminalisation
- Criminalisation: behaviour previously accepted but now regarded as a crime
- Decriminalisation: behaviour that was regarded as a crime but is now accepted
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Test your knowledge on criminology and criminologists. Learn about the scientific study of crime, the roles of a criminologist, and the employment opportunities in this field.
