8 Questions
Which of the following is a key topic covered in 'Introduction to Criminology'?
Criminal behavior and psychology
What does criminology primarily aim to study?
Causes and consequences of crime
Which approach does criminology take in understanding criminal behavior?
Social, biological, and psychological perspectives
According to the classical school of thought in criminology, what was the premise regarding people's decision making?
People have free will in making decisions
What did the classical school of thought propose as a potential deterrent for crime?
Proportional and prompt punishment
What was identified as a need among the emerging middle-classes in relation to the system of law in the European tradition?
Legal rationality and fairness
What were some of the inconsistent mechanisms of enforcement and forms of punishment used prior to the late 18th and early 19th century?
Torture and cruel punishments
What was a common characteristic of the decisions made by judges prior to the late 18th and early 19th century?
Unsatisfactory due to incompetence, capriciousness, corruption, and political manipulation
Test your knowledge of key topics in criminology with this quiz. Explore the primary focus of criminology and its approach to understanding criminal behavior. See how well you grasp the foundational concepts of this fascinating field of study.
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