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Who coined the term 'Criminologia'?
Who coined the term 'Criminologia'?
Which of the following describes Criminology as a multidisciplinary study?
Which of the following describes Criminology as a multidisciplinary study?
What is a key aspect of Criminology as defined by modern perspectives?
What is a key aspect of Criminology as defined by modern perspectives?
Which principal division of Criminology analyzes the causes of crimes?
Which principal division of Criminology analyzes the causes of crimes?
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The Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018 defines Criminology as the study of which of the following?
The Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018 defines Criminology as the study of which of the following?
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What does the Sociology of Law division of criminology aim to analyze?
What does the Sociology of Law division of criminology aim to analyze?
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Penology is primarily concerned with which aspect of criminology?
Penology is primarily concerned with which aspect of criminology?
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Which of the following statements about criminology is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about criminology is NOT true?
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Which of the following needs is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Which of the following needs is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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What is primarily characterized by unpleasant feelings resulting from the blocking of motive satisfaction?
What is primarily characterized by unpleasant feelings resulting from the blocking of motive satisfaction?
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Which term refers to the integration into various social groups and the need for affection?
Which term refers to the integration into various social groups and the need for affection?
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Which of the following represents a source of frustration caused by physical barriers?
Which of the following represents a source of frustration caused by physical barriers?
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What type of need reflects motivation for learning and exploration?
What type of need reflects motivation for learning and exploration?
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Anxiety is often described as a form of what kind of fear?
Anxiety is often described as a form of what kind of fear?
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Which level of needs involves the desire for beauty and order?
Which level of needs involves the desire for beauty and order?
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What does conflict refer to in psychological terms?
What does conflict refer to in psychological terms?
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What characterizes the neurotic nucleus in neurotic behaviors?
What characterizes the neurotic nucleus in neurotic behaviors?
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Which of the following describes the neurotic paradox?
Which of the following describes the neurotic paradox?
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In anxiety disorders, what term is used to describe moderate but continuous anxiety?
In anxiety disorders, what term is used to describe moderate but continuous anxiety?
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What is a key feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
What is a key feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with asthenic disorders (neurasthenia)?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with asthenic disorders (neurasthenia)?
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What type of disorder is characterized by irrational fears of objects or situations that pose no real danger?
What type of disorder is characterized by irrational fears of objects or situations that pose no real danger?
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Which physiological symptom is commonly linked with anxiety disorders?
Which physiological symptom is commonly linked with anxiety disorders?
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What defines neurotic behaviors in relation to personality disorders?
What defines neurotic behaviors in relation to personality disorders?
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What is the main reason society exists according to the content?
What is the main reason society exists according to the content?
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Which statement best describes Beccaria's belief about individual behavior?
Which statement best describes Beccaria's belief about individual behavior?
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What does the concept of 'manipulability' refer to in Beccaria's theory?
What does the concept of 'manipulability' refer to in Beccaria's theory?
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Which of the following does NOT represent a principle proposed by Beccaria for a just government?
Which of the following does NOT represent a principle proposed by Beccaria for a just government?
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How does crime affect the relationship between individuals and society according to the content?
How does crime affect the relationship between individuals and society according to the content?
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What is the significance of Beccaria's treatise 'On Crimes and Punishments'?
What is the significance of Beccaria's treatise 'On Crimes and Punishments'?
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According to Beccaria, what aspect of law helps to prevent deviant acts?
According to Beccaria, what aspect of law helps to prevent deviant acts?
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Which principle about arrests is proposed by Beccaria?
Which principle about arrests is proposed by Beccaria?
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What does the positivist school of thought emphasize in the study of crime?
What does the positivist school of thought emphasize in the study of crime?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'positivism'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'positivism'?
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What was Cesare Lombroso's contribution to criminology?
What was Cesare Lombroso's contribution to criminology?
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Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of the positivist school?
Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of the positivist school?
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Who are considered the primary personalities in the positivist school of thought?
Who are considered the primary personalities in the positivist school of thought?
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The positivist school is sometimes referred to as the:
The positivist school is sometimes referred to as the:
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What aspect of human behavior does positivism primarily seek to understand?
What aspect of human behavior does positivism primarily seek to understand?
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What was the attitude of the positivist school towards social and personal betterment?
What was the attitude of the positivist school towards social and personal betterment?
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What was a key differentiator in the first phase of criminology?
What was a key differentiator in the first phase of criminology?
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What is the main focus of modern criminology?
What is the main focus of modern criminology?
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Who is credited with the significant publication of 'On Crimes and Punishments' in 1764?
Who is credited with the significant publication of 'On Crimes and Punishments' in 1764?
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What is a key principle of utilitarianism as proposed by Jeremy Bentham?
What is a key principle of utilitarianism as proposed by Jeremy Bentham?
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What does the severity element of deterrence refer to?
What does the severity element of deterrence refer to?
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Which statement best defines general deterrence?
Which statement best defines general deterrence?
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What does the term hedonistic calculus involve?
What does the term hedonistic calculus involve?
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Which key idea was presented by Beccaria regarding torture?
Which key idea was presented by Beccaria regarding torture?
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What aspect does the neo-classical school of criminology specifically challenge?
What aspect does the neo-classical school of criminology specifically challenge?
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How does certainty in deterrence function?
How does certainty in deterrence function?
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What is absolute deterrence concerned with?
What is absolute deterrence concerned with?
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What was Cesare Beccaria's stance on freewill in relation to crime?
What was Cesare Beccaria's stance on freewill in relation to crime?
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Which of the following theories emphasizes that crime can be controlled through suitable punishments?
Which of the following theories emphasizes that crime can be controlled through suitable punishments?
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Study Notes
The Origin of Criminology
- Criminology was derived from the Italian term "criminologia," coined by Raffaele Garofalo in 1885.
- In 1887, Paul Topinard used "criminologie" to differentiate the study of criminal body types within anthropology.
- Criminology stems from Latin (crimen = crime/offense) and Greek (logia = study).
- Criminology is a body of knowledge about crime as a social phenomenon (Cirilo Tradio).
- Criminology encompasses the process of making laws, breaking laws, and reacting to law-breaking (Edwin Sutherland and Donald Cressey).
- It is a multidisciplinary field encompassing psychology, sociology, anthropology, biology, neurology, political science, economics, and others (Curt Bartol and Anne Bartol).
- Modern definitions include scientifically analyzing crime causes, control, and criminal treatment.
- The Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018 (Republic Act 11131) defines criminology as the scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims, focusing on prevention and solutions.
Principal Divisions of Criminology
- Criminology comprises three principal divisions:
- Sociology of Law: scientific analysis of penal laws' development as formal social control.
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Test your knowledge on the core principles and definitions of criminology. This quiz covers key aspects such as the multidisciplinary nature of criminology, major divisions, and the Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018. Challenge yourself with questions that also explore related concepts in psychology and sociology.