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Fundamentals of Criminology

Criminology

A study of the core concepts, theories, and measurement of crime in society.

law sociology justice

12 Questions Medium Ages 15+ Oct 6, 2026

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1 Which term refers to the official statistical measure of crime reported to law enforcement agencies?

A Dark figure of crime
B Crime rate
C Reported crime index
D Clearance rate

2 According to Rational Choice Theory, what is the primary factor that influences a person's decision to commit a crime?

A Genetic predisposition
B The calculation of potential risks versus rewards
C Unconscious childhood trauma
D Peer pressure and social bonding

3 What is meant by the 'dark figure of crime'?

A Crimes committed in low-light conditions
B Crimes that occur within organized crime syndicates
C Crimes that are never reported to or recorded by the police
D The period of time during which most violent crimes occur

4 Who is often referred to as the 'father of criminology' for his work on the biological basis of criminality?

A Cesare Lombroso
B Emile Durkheim
C Jeremy Bentham
D Edwin Sutherland

5 In criminology, what does 'recidivism' measure?

A The severity of a prison sentence
B The rate at which offenders reoffend after punishment
C The effectiveness of jury selection
D The number of first-time offenders in a population

6 Which sociological theory suggests that crime is a learned behavior acquired through interaction with others?

A Labeling Theory
B Strain Theory
C Differential Association Theory
D Social Control Theory

7 Which of the following is considered a 'white-collar crime'?

A Armed robbery
B Embezzlement
C Aggravated assault
D Vandalism

8 What does the 'Strain Theory' propose as a cause of crime?

A A lack of legitimate means to achieve socially accepted goals
B Genetic anomalies in the frontal lobe
C The influence of violent media on children
D Inadequate parenting in early childhood

9 Which type of crime is defined by the use of electronic devices and computer networks to commit illegal acts?

A Transnational crime
B Cybercrime
C Public order offense
D Victimless crime

10 What is the primary purpose of 'retributive' justice?

A To rehabilitate the offender
B To compensate the victim for losses
C To inflict punishment proportional to the offense
D To prevent future crime through public education

11 The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program categorizes offenses into Part I and Part II. Which is an example of a Part I 'index' crime?

A Fraud
B Drunkenness
C Forcible rape
D Gambling

12 What is 'deterrence' in the context of criminal justice?

A The process of isolating an offender from society
B The use of punishment to discourage potential offenders from committing crimes
C The rehabilitation of prisoners through therapy
D The restoration of the victim's property

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