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Which term refers to the scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims, as well as the prevention and solution of crimes?
Which term refers to the scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims, as well as the prevention and solution of crimes?
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Criminology (correct)
- Anthropology
Who coined the term 'criminology' in 1885?
Who coined the term 'criminology' in 1885?
- Sutherland and Cressey
- Raffaelle Garofalo (correct)
- Paul Topinard
- Darwin P. Batawang
What is the broadest meaning of criminology?
What is the broadest meaning of criminology?
- The study of crime prevention and solution
- The study of criminal body types within the field of anthropology
- The study of crime, criminals, and society's efforts to prevent and repress them (correct)
- The study of laws and their making
What does the term 'criminologia' mean in Latin?
What does the term 'criminologia' mean in Latin?
Who is credited with coining the term 'criminologie' in French?
Who is credited with coining the term 'criminologie' in French?
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Criminology Definition
Criminology Definition
The scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims. It also focuses on the prevention and solution of crimes.
Who is Raffaelle Garofalo?
Who is Raffaelle Garofalo?
Italian law professor who coined the term 'criminology' in 1885.
Broadest Meaning of Criminology
Broadest Meaning of Criminology
The comprehensive examination of crime, criminals, and the measures society uses to prevent and control illegal activities.
Meaning of 'criminologia' in Latin
Meaning of 'criminologia' in Latin
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Who is Paul Topinard?
Who is Paul Topinard?
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Study Notes
Definition of Criminology
- Criminology is the scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims, as well as the prevention and solution of crimes.
Origin of the Term
- The term "criminology" was coined in 1885 by Raffaele Garofalo.
- The Latin term "criminologia" means the study of crime.
- The French term "criminologie" was coined by Paul Topinard.
Scope of Criminology
- The broadest meaning of criminology encompasses the study of crimes, criminals, and victims, as well as the prevention and solution of crimes.
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