Understanding Criminology_Questionnaire

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Understanding Criminology: A Sample Questionnaire (30 Minutes) This questionnaire is designed to assess your understanding of key concepts in criminology. Please choose the best answer for multiple-choice questions and answer short answer questions thoughtfully. Total Points: 100 Multiple Choice (2 points each) 1. Criminology is the study of: a) Law enforcement procedures. b) The causes and consequences of crime. (CORRECT) c) Rehabilitation programs for offenders. d) The history of legal systems. 2. Which of the following is NOT a major theoretical perspective in criminology? a) Classical Theory b) Biological Theory c) Rehabilitation Theory (CORRECT) Note: Rehabilitation theory is more focused on interventions after a crime is committed, while the question is asking about theories that explain the causes of crime. d) Social Disorganization Theory 3. The concept of "victimless crimes" refers to crimes where: a) There is no physical harm inflicted. b) The victim is a minor. c) The crime is committed against property. (CORRECT) d) The crime is a white-collar crime. 4. Recidivism refers to: a) The fear of becoming a victim of crime. b) The process of collecting evidence for a crime. c) The repeat offense of a convicted criminal. (CORRECT) d) The study of criminal profiling.

5. According to the Social Learning Theory of crime, criminal behavior is learned through: a) Genetic predisposition. b) Observing and imitating others. (CORRECT) c) Experiencing early childhood trauma. d) A combination of nature and nurture. Short Answer (5 points each) 6. Briefly differentiate between two major theoretical perspectives in criminology (e.g., Classical Theory vs. Social Disorganization Theory). 7. Describe two of the challenges faced by the criminal justice system. 8. Explain the concept of white-collar crime and provide an example. 9. Criminology is a multidisciplinary field. Briefly explain how two different disciplines (e.g., psychology and sociology) contribute to the study of criminology. 10. Why is it important to study criminology beyond simply understanding crime?

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