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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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