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Criminology and Psychology of Crimes Quiz

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What does criminology encompass according to Edwin H. Sutherland?

The process of making laws and society's reaction towards breaking of laws

Efforts of society to prevent and repress crimes

The study of crimes and criminals

The entire body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon (correct)

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 laws and society's reaction towards breaking of laws

The study of crimes and criminals (correct)

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

A person who studies the process of making laws and society's reaction towards breaking of laws

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology who has passed the examination for criminologist and is registered as such (correct)

A person who studies crime as a social phenomenon

An expert in preventing and repressing crimes

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

<p>Latin word 'crimen' meaning crime and Greek word 'Logos' meaning 'to study'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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Definition and Scope of Criminology

Criminology encompasses the study of the making of laws, the breaking of laws, and the reaction to the breaking of laws, according to Edwin H. Sutherland.
In a narrower sense, criminology specifically refers to the study of crime and criminal behavior.

The Term 'Criminologist'

A criminologist refers to an expert in the field of criminology, according to R.A. 6506.

Etymology of 'Criminology'

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

History of the Term 'Criminology'

The term 'Criminologia' was coined by Raffaele Garofalo in 1885.

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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.