10 Questions
What is the focus of Penology?
Control and prevention of crime and treatment of youthful offenders
Which view in criminology suggests that crime reflects the preferences and opinions of those in social power?
Inter-actionist View
What principle from the Classical School of Thought states that pleasure and pain are major determinants of choice?
The Principle of Hedonism
Which school of thought in criminology emphasizes that punishment should be proportional, fit the crime, and be carried out promptly?
Classical Theory
What is the main focus of Sociology of Law according to the text?
Analysis of conditions under which penal laws develop
What is the definition of criminology mentioned in the text?
The scientific study of causes of crime in relation to man and society.
Who coined the word 'criminology' and what does it mean?
Anthropologist Paul Topinard, meaning 'study of crime.'
Which field of study does criminology NOT draw upon to explain criminal behavior?
Biology
Which term best describes the nature of criminology according to the text?
Nationalistic
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.
This quiz covers an overview of the introduction to criminology from COMPEDIA IN CRIMINOLOGY MODULE. It includes topics such as the definition of criminology and the scope of studying criminal behavior.
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