Criminology Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminology

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What is the primary focus of criminology as a scientific study?

The nature and extent of crime, patterns of criminality, and explanations of crime (correct)

The punishment and treatment of delinquent and criminals

The society's reaction towards the breaking of laws

The making of laws and the breaking of laws

Which of the following definitions of criminology is too narrow?

The study of crimes and criminals and the attempt to analyze scientifically their causes, control, and treatment

A body of knowledge regarding crimes, criminals, and the effort of society to prevent and repress them

The study of crimes as a social phenomenon, or of criminals and their mental traits, habits, and discipline

The scientific study of crimes and criminal behavior (correct)

What is the etymology of the word criminology?

From the Latin word 'crimin', meaning criminal, and the Greek word 'logos', meaning study

From the Latin word 'crimen', meaning accusation, and the Greek word 'logia', meaning study (correct)

From the Greek word 'krima', meaning crime, and the Latin word 'logia', meaning study

From the Latin word 'crimen', meaning crime, and the Greek word 'logos', meaning study

Who defined criminology as the study of crimes and criminals and the attempt to analyze scientifically their causes, control, and treatment?

Tradio Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of criminology, according to Sutherland and Cressey?

The making of laws, the breaking of laws, and the society's reaction towards the breaking of laws Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following authors defines criminology as a multidisciplinary study of crimes?

Bartol Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of criminology, according to Glick?

The nature and extent of crime Signup and view all the answers

Who defined criminology as the study of crimes and criminals and the effort of society to prevent and repress them?

Maglinao Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'criminology' in 1885?

Raffaele Garofalo Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of criminology education in the Philippines?

To professionalize criminology in the context of national development Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Philippine College of Criminology (PCCr)?

Eliseo Vibar, Pedro Solis, and Felix Angelo Bautista Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the act that created the Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines in 1972?

RA 6506 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the chairman of the first Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines?

Dr. Sixto de Leon Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the professional organization for criminologists in the Philippines that was accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in 1990?

Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Signup and view all the answers

When was the first board examination for Criminologists in the Philippines organized?

April 1988 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of RA 11131?

To regulate the practice of criminology profession in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Criminology

Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, and criminal behavior
It includes the study of the nature and extent of crime, patterns of criminality, explanations and causes of crime, and control of crime and criminal behavior
Criminology is a body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon, including the making of laws, the breaking of laws, and society's reaction towards the breaking of laws

Scope of Criminology

Criminology is an interdisciplinary field of inquiry
It studies crimes and criminals, and the efforts of society to prevent and repress them
Criminology is a multidisciplinary study of crimes

Etymology of Criminology

The term "criminology" came from the Latin word "crimen" meaning accusation, and the Greek word "logia" meaning to study
The term "criminology" was coined in 1885 by Italian law professor Raffaele Garofalo

Criminology in the Philippines

The criminology program started in the Philippines through Plaridel Educational Institution, now known as Philippine College of Criminology (PCCr)
PCCr is the pioneer school of Criminology in the Philippines, founded by Eliseo Vibar, Pedro Solis, and Felix Angelo Bautista
RA 6506, "An Act Creating the Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines", was enacted in 1972
The first Board of Examiner was composed of Dr. Sixto de Leon as Chairman, Atty. Virgilo Andres, and Jaime S. Navarro as members
The first board examination for Criminologists in the Philippines was held in April 1988

Professional Organizations

Philippine Educators Association for Criminology Education (PEACE) was created on January 13-25, 1983, and accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the professional organization for criminologists in the country on March 25, 1990
Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP) is the legitimate organization of criminologists
RA 11131, "An Act Regulating the Practice of Criminology Profession in the Philippines", repealed RA 6506

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Understand the basics of criminology, including the scientific study of crime, criminals, and criminal behavior. Explore the nature and extent of crime, patterns of criminality, and explanations for crime.