Criminology and Psychology of Crimes Quiz

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What is the definition of criminology according to Edwin H. Sutherland?

The study of crimes and criminals
The entire body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon (correct)
The process of making of laws and society’s reaction towards the breaking of laws
The efforts of society to prevent and repress crimes

In a narrower sense, what does criminology specifically refer to?

The efforts of society to prevent and repress crimes
The entire body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon
The process of making of laws and society’s reaction towards the breaking of laws
The study of crimes and criminals (correct)

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

Greek word 'crimen' meaning crime and Latin word 'Logos' meaning 'to study'
Greek word 'criminal' and Latin word 'logic' meaning 'study'
Latin word 'crime' and Greek word 'logic' meaning 'reasoning'
Latin word 'crimen' meaning crime and Greek word 'Logos' meaning 'to study' (correct)

Who coined the term 'Criminologia' and in which year?

<p>Rafael Garofalo in 1885 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a criminologist according to R.A. 6506?

<p>A person who is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology, passed the examination for criminologist, and is registered as such by the Board of Examiners of the PRC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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