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What is the focus of Penology?
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?
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?
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?
Which school of thought in criminology emphasizes that punishment should be proportional, fit the crime, and be carried out promptly?
What is the main focus of Sociology of Law according to the text?
What is the main focus of Sociology of Law according to the text?
What is the definition of criminology mentioned in the text?
What is the definition of criminology mentioned in the text?
Who coined the word 'criminology' and what does it mean?
Who coined the word 'criminology' and what does it mean?
Which field of study does criminology NOT draw upon to explain criminal behavior?
Which field of study does criminology NOT draw upon to explain criminal behavior?
Which term best describes the nature of criminology according to the text?
Which term best describes the nature of criminology according to the text?
In what way does criminology relate to society according to the text?
In what way does criminology relate to society according to the text?
