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SI0201 Offending and Victimisation: Lecture 1 Introduction and Criminological Theories

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Who is the module convenor for the 'Offending & Victimisation' module?

Dr Kirsty Hudson

Dr Wil Chivers

Dr Yutaka Yoshida

Dr Jenny Hoolachan (correct)

What will be covered in the lecture today?

Comparative analysis of criminological theories

Demonstration of learning central features

In-depth study of criminal cases

Overview of the module and assessment details (correct)

Who will be leading Seminar 2 in Weeks 4, 5 & 11?

Dr Yutaka Yoshida

Dr Wil Chivers

Dr Kirsty Hudson (correct)

Dr Jenny Hoolachan

What is suggested to be watched to get a tour of the module?

Brief welcome video (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment will cover all the topics from this module?

Summative multiple choice exam (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which criminology theory focuses on the offender and suggests that offenders are pathological?

Biological and Psychological Positivism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Durkheim's concept of 'anomie' refer to?

Absence of regulation leading to increasing crime rates (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of criminology, what did the Chicago School primarily focus on?

Rapidly changing social and cultural environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which criminology theory emphasizes that criminals are rational actors and punishment should be proportional to the offense?

Classical criminology (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment task involves a practice multiple choice exam available from week 9?

Summative multiple choice exam (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Positivist criminology according to the text?

The offender (A) Signup and view all the answers