Criminology Board Exam Overview
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The Chairperson and members of the Board shall hold office for a term of __ from the date of appointment or until their successors shall have been qualified and appointed.

  • 4 years
  • 2 years
  • 6 years
  • 3 years (correct)
  • Any examinee who failed __ shall be deemed to have failed the board examination.

  • more than 2 board subjects
  • 2 or more board subjects (correct)
  • 3 or less board subjects
  • more than 3 board subjects
  • __ are highly skilled ones, and able to obtain considerable amount of money without being detected due to organization and contact with professional criminals.

  • Organized criminals (correct)
  • Skilled criminals
  • Active-aggressive criminals
  • Professional criminals
  • The __ says criminals are rational, they weigh up the costs and therefore we should create deterrents which slightly outweigh what would be gained from the crime.

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

    The people seeking pleasure and avoiding pain refers to __.

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

    Anything an individual does that involves self-initiated action and/or reaction to a given situation is referred to as __.

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

    It refers to motorized behavior usually manifested in language and emotion.

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

    Established usage or social practice carried on by tradition that have obtained the force of law refers to __.

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

    It is the improper performance of some act which might be lawfully done.

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

    It refers to the apprehension or taking into custody of a child in conflict with the law by law enforcement officers or private citizens is termed as __.

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

    A child deserted by his parents or guardians for three months is classified as __.

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

    It is a stage in negotiation in a hostage situation wherein the negotiator establishes rapport.

    <p>The opening stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A negotiator who actually communicates with the hostage taker is referred to as __.

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

    __ is arrived when the data reject both the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis and provides an alternative answer to the research question.

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

    In the SMART guide, T stands for __.

    <p>Time-bound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __ behavior refers to actions or attitudes that fall outside the accepted norms and values of a particular society or community.

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

    The term pertains to unlawful actions that are carried out with the intention of advancing a particular ideology or belief system.

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

    Marx theorized about the __, a group of people that represented members of society who hold the majority of the wealth and means.

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

    __ emphasizes the individual's control over his or her own feelings and actions and teaches the concept that all behavior is chosen.

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

    It refers to the psychological activity based on interpretation of past experiences with a given stimulus or object.

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

    They respond more poorly to environmental stress and are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult.

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

    It refers to fear that instincts will get out of control and cause the person to do something for which he/she will be punished.

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

    It refers to the simultaneous arousal of two or more incompatible motives resulting in unpleasant emotions.

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

    Study Notes

    Exam Structure and Instructions

    • The examination consists of multiple-choice questions for criminology.
    • Examinees must shade the correct answer on the provided answer sheet.
    • Erasures are not allowed, emphasizing the importance of careful selection.

    Board Examination Terms

    • Chairperson and members of the Board serve a term of 3 years.
    • An examinee failing more than 2 board subjects is considered to have failed the board examination.

    Criminal Types

    • Organized criminals are skilled in evading detection and have connections with professional criminals.
    • Professional criminals are highly skilled and significantly financially motivated.

    Theoretical Frameworks

    • Classical school theory posits that criminals act rationally by weighing costs and benefits; thus, deterrents should outweigh the crime's rewards.
    • Hedonism suggests individuals pursue pleasure and avoid pain.

    Human Behavior

    • Behavior encompasses self-initiated actions and reactions to circumstances.
    • Motorized behavior combines emotional and language responses.
    • Customs are established practices that gain legal force through tradition.
    • Misfeasance denotes improper performance of a lawful act.

    Child Custody and Classification

    • Initial Contact refers to the arrest or custody of a child in conflict with the law.
    • A child abandoned for three months is classified as an Abandoned child.

    Hostage Negotiation Phases

    • The opening stage involves establishing rapport during hostage negotiations.

    Research and Hypothesis

    • A Rival Hypothesis arises when data reject both the research hypothesis and the null hypothesis, providing an alternative.

    SMART Criteria

    • In the SMART framework, T signifies Time-bound objectives.

    Deviance and Criminal Actions

    • Deviant behavior includes actions outside societal norms.
    • Political crimes aim to advance specific ideologies or beliefs.

    Sociopolitical Concepts

    • Marx identified the Bourgeoise, representing the wealthy class controlling society's means.
    • Choice theory highlights individual control over behavior and decision-making.

    Psychological Responses

    • Awareness involves psychological activities from past experience interpretations.
    • Neuroticism is characterized by poor responses to stress and perceiving ordinary situations as threats.
    • Neurotic anxiety is the fear of losing control over instincts, leading to potential punishment.
    • Conflict arises from the simultaneous presence of incompatible motives, resulting in unpleasant emotions.

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    This quiz explores the structure and important terms related to criminology board examinations. It covers types of criminals, theoretical frameworks, and the various behavioral aspects associated with criminal activities. Test your knowledge on these critical topics to prepare for your exam.

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