PRE-POST TEST CHAPTER 2_PS3134

Which of the following disciplines focuses on the societal factors influencing criminal behavior?

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Biology

• Economics

Which discipline within criminology explores the genetic and neurological factors that may predispose individuals to criminal behavior?

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Biology

• Economics

Which discipline provides insights into legal frameworks and procedures governing criminal behavior and punishment?

• Sociology

• Biology

• Law and Legal Studies

• Anthropology

What does the interdisciplinary approach in criminology involve?

• Focusing solely on psychological factors

• Integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines

• Ignoring societal influences on criminal behavior

• Limiting research to one specific aspect of crime

Which discipline within criminology explores the social structures and institutions shaping criminal behavior?

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Biology

• Economics

Which research approach focuses on testing hypotheses and establishing causal relationships?

• Qualitative research

• Mixed methods research

• Quantitative research

• Action research

What is the primary aim of qualitative research?

• To measure numerical data

• To generalize findings to a population

• To explore and understand phenomena in-depth

• To test hypotheses

Which data collection method is commonly used in qualitative research?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Interviews

• Questionnaires