12 Questions
Who is the module convenor for the 'Offending & Victimisation' module?
Dr Jenny Hoolachan
What will be covered in the lecture today?
Overview of the module and assessment details
Who will be leading Seminar 2 in Weeks 4, 5 & 11?
Dr Kirsty Hudson
What is suggested to be watched to get a tour of the module?
Brief welcome video
What type of assessment will cover all the topics from this module?
Summative multiple choice exam
Which criminology theory focuses on the offender and suggests that offenders are pathological?
Biological and Psychological Positivism
What did Durkheim's concept of 'anomie' refer to?
Absence of regulation leading to increasing crime rates
In the context of criminology, what did the Chicago School primarily focus on?
Rapidly changing social and cultural environment
Which criminology theory emphasizes that criminals are rational actors and punishment should be proportional to the offense?
Classical criminology
What did Merton's concept of 'strain' result from according to the text?
Lack of alignment between socially desirable aspirations and the means to achieve them
Which assessment task involves a practice multiple choice exam available from week 9?
Summative multiple choice exam
What is the focus of Positivist criminology according to the text?
The offender
This quiz covers the introduction and refresher on criminological theories as presented by Dr. Wil Chivers in the lecture. Topics include the module overview, key theories, and the teaching team details.
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