Criminology Terminology and Concepts Quiz
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What is the term used to describe behavior that violates social norms and is disapproved by society?

  • Deviance (correct)
  • Felony
  • Crime
  • Stigma
  • Which term refers to the negative social label that is often associated with deviant behavior?

  • Deviance
  • Crime
  • Felony
  • Stigma (correct)
  • What is the term used to describe an act that is considered a serious offense and is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year?

  • Stigma
  • Felony (correct)
  • Crime
  • Deviance
  • Which term refers to an act that is considered a less serious offense and is punishable by imprisonment for up to one year?

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

    What is the term used to describe the use of punishment as a means to prevent future criminal behavior?

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

    Which term refers to the act of punishing an individual as a form of revenge or payback for their criminal behavior?

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

    What is the term used to describe the act of removing an individual from society in order to prevent them from committing further crimes?

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

    Which term refers to the process of helping individuals who have committed crimes to reintegrate into society and lead law-abiding lives?

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

    What is the term used to describe the act of executing a person as a punishment for a crime they have committed?

    <p>Capital Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the tendency for a criminal to reoffend and go back to jail?

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

    What is the term used to describe the act of punishing an individual as a form of revenge or payback for their criminal behavior?

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

    What is the term used to describe the act of helping individuals who have committed crimes to reintegrate into society and lead law-abiding lives?

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

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