Principles of Criminology

Questions and Answers

Which of the following best describes penology?

The study of control of crimes and rehabilitation of offenders (correct)

The study of causes of criminal behavior

The study of social responses to crime

The study of criminal law enforcement

What does etiology of crimes primarily focus on?

The study of legal systems

The punishment of offenders

The demographics of crime

The causes of crimes and criminal behavior (correct)

According to Edwin H. Sutherland, what is the future expectation of criminology's status as a science?

It will eventually become a science (correct)

It is purely theoretical and cannot be scientific

It is already considered a science

It will always lack empirical validity

Which aspect describes criminology as a social science?

It studies crime as a social phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of criminology reflects its adaptability over time?

It is dynamic and adapts to changing times Signup and view all the answers

Which study examines the relationship between environmental factors and criminality?

Criminal epidemiology Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of criminal demography focus on?

The relationship between criminality and population Signup and view all the answers

Which principle underlines the nationalistic aspect of criminology?

Each country has its own laws and definitions of crime Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.

Description

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.