Criminology Concepts and Principles

The video tutorial provides an introduction to criminology, covering the basics, definitions, and types of crime. It discusses legal concepts like actus reus and mens rea, and explores the impact of crime on society. The objectives and nature of criminology are outlined, along with a debate on whether criminology is a science. The scope and divisions of criminology are detailed, and the roles of criminologists and practitioners are explained.

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of crime?

• Crimes against persons

• Victimless crimes

• Natural disasters

• White-collar crimes

According to Paul Tappan, a crime is defined as:

• A lawful act with harmful consequences

• An unintentional act that is legal

• A natural event causing harm

• An intentional act or omission violating criminal law

What does 'mens rea' refer to in legal terms?

• Criminal intent

• Guilty act

• Guilty mind

• Legal defense

Who is considered the father of American criminology?

• Paul Tappan

• Edwin Sutherland

• Donald Cressy

• George L. Wilker

Which of the following is NOT an objective of criminology?

• Development of general principles

• Study of law enforcement techniques

• Control and prevention of crime

• Treatment of offenders

Criminology is considered an interdisciplinary science because it involves:

• Multiple academic fields

• Only sociology

• Only psychology

• Only political science

What distinguishes criminology from criminal justice?

• Criminology focuses on law enforcement

• Criminal justice is an interdisciplinary science

• Criminal justice studies the causes of crime

• Criminology explains the origin and nature of crime

Which statement is true about the relationship between criminology and deviance?

• All deviant acts are illegal

• All crimes are deviant acts

• Criminology and deviance have no overlap

• Not all crimes are deviant acts

What is a key argument against criminology being a science?

• It lacks universal propositions of crime

• It does not use scientific methods

• It is purely theoretical

• It only involves social sciences

Who is considered a criminology practitioner?

• A researcher developing crime theories

• A sociologist studying social norms

• A person who studies the causes of crimes

• A police officer enforcing the law