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Discovering Criminology

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Which one of the following statements best defines criminology?

The study of the legal system and its impact on crime

The study of crimes and their prevention (correct)

The study of criminals and their rehabilitation

The study of victims of crime and their psychological effects

What is the definition of a criminal?

Any person who has been accused of a crime

Any person who has been arrested for a crime

Any person who has committed a crime

Any person who has been convicted of a crime (correct)

What is the definition of victimology?

The study of crimes and their prevention

The study of victims of crime and their psychological effects (correct)

The study of criminals and their rehabilitation

The study of the legal system and its impact on crime

What is the definition of a felony?

An act punishable by the Revised Penal Code Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an offense?

An act punishable by the special law Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines criminal law?

The branch of public law that defines crime and provides for their punishment Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines victim?

A person who has suffered physical or emotional harm as a result of a crime Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines misdemeanor?

An act in violation of city or municipality ordinance Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines deterrence?

The prevention of crime through the fear of punishment Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best defines omission?

Inaction or failure to perform positive duty Signup and view all the answers