Introduction to Criminology Quiz
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A crime that is committed in the shortest possible time such as libel is classified as:

  • Acquisitive crime
  • Extinctive crime
  • Seasonal crime
  • Instant Crime (correct)
  • Absence of a complaining victim in the typology of crime is classified as:

  • Public scandal
  • Physical crime
  • Victimless crime (correct)
  • Crimes against person
  • What type of crime involves the offender acquiring or gaining something by committing the crime?

  • Situational crime
  • Destructive crime
  • Acquisitive crime (correct)
  • Seasonal crime
  • Based on the text, which type of crime results in destruction, damage, or death?

    <p>Destructive crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are crimes that happen only during a particular season or period of the year called?

    <p>Seasonal crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crime involves the absence of a complaining victim and is classified as a public order crime?

    <p>Victimless crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of crime involves the offender acquiring or gaining something by committing the crime?

    <p>Acquisitive crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crime is committed in the shortest possible time, such as libel?

    <p>Instant crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are crimes that happen only during a particular season or period of the year called?

    <p>Seasonal crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, which type of crime results in destruction, damage, or death?

    <p>Destructive crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Crimes

    • Crimes committed in the shortest possible time are classified as intrinsic crimes, such as libel.
    • Crimes that lack a complaining victim are classified as victimless crimes or public order crimes.
    • Crimes in which the offender gains something by committing the crime are classified as acquisitive crimes.
    • Crimes that result in destruction, damage, or death are classified as violent crimes.
    • Crimes that occur only during a particular season or period of the year are classified as seasonal crimes.

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    Test your knowledge of criminology and crime causation theories with this quiz. From classifying victimless crimes to identifying different types of criminal activities, this quiz covers the fundamental concepts in criminology.

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