Criminology and Psychology of Crimes Quiz

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What is the etymological origin of the term 'criminology'?

Latin word 'crimen' meaning criminal and Greek word 'Logos' meaning 'law'
Latin word 'crimin' meaning justice and Greek word 'Logos' meaning 'investigate'
Latin word 'crimin' meaning punishment and Greek word 'Logos' meaning 'society'
Latin word 'crimen' meaning crime and Greek word 'Logos' meaning 'to study' (correct)

According to Edwin H. Sutherland, what does criminology encompass?

The entire body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon (correct)
The process of law enforcement
The study of individual criminal behavior
The historical development of criminal justice systems

What does a criminologist refer to in the narrower sense?

The study of crimes and criminals (correct)
The development of crime prevention strategies
The legal prosecution of criminals
The social rehabilitation of offenders

What is the broader scope of criminology?

<p>The entire body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'criminologist' (R.A. 6506) refer to?

<p>A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology who has passed the examination and is registered as a criminologist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Etymological Origin of Criminology

The term "criminology" originates from the Latin words "crimen," meaning crime, and "logos," meaning science or study.

Scope of Criminology

According to Edwin H. Sutherland, criminology encompasses the study of the making of laws, the breaking of laws, and the reaction to the breaking of laws.

Criminologist

In the narrower sense, a criminologist refers to a person who studies the causes and consequences of crime.

Broader Scope of Criminology

The broader scope of criminology includes the study of the prevention of crime, the treatment of criminals, and the rehabilitation of offenders.

Philippine Context

In the Philippines, according to R.A. 6506, a criminologist refers to a person who has completed a degree in criminology and has passed the licensure examination for criminologists.

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Test your knowledge of criminology and the psychology of crimes with this introductory quiz. Learn about the making of laws, breaking of laws, and societal reactions to crime as you explore the fascinating field of criminology.