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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>The nature and extent of crime</p> 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?

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

    Who coined the term 'criminology' in 1885?

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

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

    <p>To professionalize criminology in the context of national development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the Philippine College of Criminology (PCCr)?

    <p>Eliseo Vibar, Pedro Solis, and Felix Angelo Bautista</p> 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?

    <p>RA 6506</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dr. Sixto de Leon</p> 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?

    <p>Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>April 1988</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of RA 11131?

    <p>To regulate the practice of criminology profession in the Philippines</p> 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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