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Introduction to Criminology: Module Overview

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What is the focus of Penology?

Control and prevention of crime and treatment of youthful offenders (correct)

Scientific analysis of the causes of crime

Analysis of conditions under which penal laws develop

Confinement and rehabilitation of offenders

Which view in criminology suggests that crime reflects the preferences and opinions of those in social power?

Consensus Views

Conflict Views

Inter-actionist View (correct)

None of the above

What principle from the Classical School of Thought states that pleasure and pain are major determinants of choice?

The Principle of Hedonism (correct)

The Principle of Rationality

The Principle of Punishment

The Human Rights Principle

Which school of thought in criminology emphasizes that punishment should be proportional, fit the crime, and be carried out promptly?

Classical Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Sociology of Law according to the text?

Analysis of conditions under which penal laws develop Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of criminology mentioned in the text?

The scientific study of causes of crime in relation to man and society. Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the word 'criminology' and what does it mean?

Anthropologist Paul Topinard, meaning 'study of crime.' Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study does criminology NOT draw upon to explain criminal behavior?

Biology Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the nature of criminology according to the text?

Nationalistic Signup and view all the answers

In what way does criminology relate to society according to the text?

It studies society and the relationships among individuals, including crime as a social phenomenon. Signup and view all the answers