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Which of the following best describes penology?
Which of the following best describes penology?
What does etiology of crimes primarily focus on?
What does etiology of crimes primarily focus on?
According to Edwin H. Sutherland, what is the future expectation of criminology's status as a science?
According to Edwin H. Sutherland, what is the future expectation of criminology's status as a science?
Which aspect describes criminology as a social science?
Which aspect describes criminology as a social science?
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What characteristic of criminology reflects its adaptability over time?
What characteristic of criminology reflects its adaptability over time?
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Which study examines the relationship between environmental factors and criminality?
Which study examines the relationship between environmental factors and criminality?
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What does the study of criminal demography focus on?
What does the study of criminal demography focus on?
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Which principle underlines the nationalistic aspect of criminology?
Which principle underlines the nationalistic aspect of criminology?
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Study Notes
Principal Divisions of Criminology
- Etiology of Crimes: Analyzes the causes of crimes and criminal behavior scientifically.
- Sociology of Law: Investigates the nature and administration of criminal law.
- Penology: Studies crime control and the rehabilitation of offenders.
Nature of Criminology
- Applied Science: Criminology has established universally accepted principles and concepts that are utilized in other fields.
- Social Science: Examines crime as a social phenomenon and its impacts on society as a pressing social problem.
- Dynamic: Concepts and applications of criminology evolve with changing societal conditions.
- Nationalistic: Takes into account a country's history, culture, social norms, and laws, recognizing that definitions of crime vary across nations.
Scope in the Study of Criminology
- Origin and Development of Criminal Law: Investigates how criminal laws have emerged and evolved.
- Causes of Crimes: Examines factors contributing to criminal behavior and criminal development.
Related Scientific Studies
- Criminal Demography: Explores the relationship between population dynamics and criminality.
- Criminal Epidemiology: Studies the links between environmental factors and criminal behavior.
- Criminal Ecology: Analyzes how crime relates to spatial distribution within communities.
- Criminal Physical Anthropology: Investigates connections between physical constitution and criminality.
- Criminal Psychology: Examines human behavior in relation to criminal acts.
- Criminal Psychiatry: Explores the mental processes that contribute to criminal behavior.
- Victimology: Studies the role and impact of the victim in crimes.
Is Criminology a Science?
- George Wilker argues that criminology lacks universal validity, thereby questioning its status as a science.
- Edwin H. Sutherland, a key figure in modern criminology, believes it has the potential to become a science due to consistent causes of crime that may stem from biological, environmental, or combined factors.
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Explore the principal divisions of criminology, including the etiology of crimes, sociology of law, and penology. This quiz delves into scientific analyses of criminal behavior, the nature of criminal law, and the rehabilitation of offenders. Test your knowledge about the fundamental concepts of criminology and its classification as a science.
