Criminology Fundamentals Quiz
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Which of the following is a key topic covered in 'Introduction to Criminology'?

  • Astronomy and space exploration
  • Botany and plant physiology
  • Criminal behavior and psychology (correct)
  • Civil engineering principles

What does criminology primarily aim to study?

  • Marine biology and oceanography
  • Historical architecture and design
  • Art history and appreciation
  • Causes and consequences of crime (correct)

Which approach does criminology take in understanding criminal behavior?

  • Economic theories and financial markets
  • Geological formations and earth sciences
  • Social, biological, and psychological perspectives (correct)
  • Literary analysis and interpretation

According to the classical school of thought in criminology, what was the premise regarding people's decision making?

<p>People have free will in making decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the classical school of thought propose as a potential deterrent for crime?

<p>Proportional and prompt punishment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a need among the emerging middle-classes in relation to the system of law in the European tradition?

<p>Legal rationality and fairness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the inconsistent mechanisms of enforcement and forms of punishment used prior to the late 18th and early 19th century?

<p>Torture and cruel punishments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common characteristic of the decisions made by judges prior to the late 18th and early 19th century?

<p>Unsatisfactory due to incompetence, capriciousness, corruption, and political manipulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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