Exam 1: Introduction to Criminology

As society becomes more complex, it becomes increasingly reliant on informal methods of social control to maintain order.

List the three models of the origin of criminal law.

Which of the following is considered a characteristic of Gemeinschaft societies?

______ involves the overextension of criminal law to cover acts that are inappropriately or not responsibly enforced by such measures.

Intended, planned, or anticipated consequences of introduced changes or of existing social arrangements are referred to as ______.

Criminology is generally defined as the science or discipline that studies crime and criminal behavior.

The field of criminalistics is focused on the scientific evaluation of physical evidence.

Not all deviant acts are criminal nor are all criminal acts necessarily deviant.

The Consensus Model reflects the social control theory of Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau.

Identify one manifest function of a law prohibiting marijuana possession.

Most of the modern-day developments in criminology have taken place in which country?

Criminology is considered a sub-discipline of ______.

The belief that criminal law originates from an agreement among members of society is consistent with ______ perspective.

In criminological/sociological study, what are some of the limitations to defining "crime" as only those actions in violation of criminal law? Do you feel that criminologists should limit their study in this manner? Support your response.

Gambling is an act that would be considered mala prohibita.

Criminologists have a clear understanding of the economic, social, and psychological impacts of crime.

Gambling is an example of an act that is ______.

Define mens rea.

Criminology is concerned with all of the following except for ______.

All societies have cultural values.