Classical Criminology Quiz

Who is considered the father of classical criminology?

• Cesare Beccaria

• Sigmund Freud

• Karl Marx

• Jeremy Bentham

Which theory of Cesare Beccaria emphasizes the importance of punishment being swift, certain, and proportionate to the crime?

• retribution theory

• deterrence theory

• restorative justice theory

• rehabilitation theory

According to Jeremy Bentham's utilitarianism, what is the main purpose of punishment?

• Maximize overall happiness or utility for the society.

• Promote individual rights and freedoms.

• Punish individuals for their own sake.

• Minimize overall happiness or utility for the society.

What is the central idea of the classical school of criminology?

• Criminal behavior is a result of mental illness or psychological disorders.

• Individuals choose to commit crimes based on their own free will and rational decision-making.

• Society and its institutions are responsible for criminal behavior.

• Criminals are born with a predisposition to commit crimes.

Which theory suggests that individuals have free will and are rational decision-makers when it comes to committing crimes?

• Psychological Theory of Criminology

• Sociological Theory of Criminology

• Biological Theory of Criminology

• Classical Theory of Criminology

According to classical criminology, what is the primary factor that deters individuals from committing crimes?

• Lack of opportunity.

• Moral values.

• Influence of peers.

• Fear of punishment

What is the main difference between classical criminology and positivist criminology?

• The main difference is their focus on punishment versus rehabilitation.

• The main difference is their emphasis on individual characteristics versus social factors.

• The main difference is their approach to understanding criminal behavior.

• The main difference is their reliance on qualitative versus quantitative research methods.

Which theory of Cesare Beccaria argues that punishment should be based on the harm caused to society?

• utilitarian theory

• restorative theory

• deterrence theory

• retributive theory

What is the main criticism of classical criminology?

• Assumes all individuals have free will and rational decision-making abilities.

• Fails to address the role of inequality and poverty in criminal behavior.

• Does not consider the impact of mental health on criminal behavior.

• Ignores the influence of social and environmental factors on criminal behavior.

According to classical criminology, what is the role of the criminal justice system in preventing crime?

• Deterrence

• Retribution

• Rehabilitation

• Restorative justice