Exam 1: Crime and Criminology

Who is known as the "father of criminology"?

What is the most famous set of written laws of the ancient world known as today?

Convictions for criminal offences require that either mens rea or actus reus has been established.

Classical theory has evolved into modern rational choice theory.

Which criminology perspective takes the position that crime is a function of competition for limited resources and power?

According to the conflict view, the definition of crime is controlled by wealth, power, and position, and not by fear of social disruption.

Joan has been caring for her neighbour's children before and after school for the past three years. According to Canadian Law, she is responsible for assisting and protecting those in her care. Which guidelines outline her obligation?

What must the guilty action be in order to satisfy the requirements of "actus reus"?

Who is credited with conflict theory's link to crime and criminology?

Criminological research involves working closely with institutions and groups of people who can be significantly impacted by any reported findings.

Your text discusses three major ethical issues to consider when undertaking criminological research. Discuss these issues using examples to illustrate.

Discuss what the term "common law" means, and provide the history behind this term.

Which scenario best exemplifies the perspective of Chicago School sociologists?

Which of the following factors are considered by biological and psychological theorists when studying crime?

The Canadian justice system is a static social phenomenon inherited from centuries-old English Common Law, which consists of a tradition of unchanging social norms.

Discuss the elements of a crime. The well-written answer will include examples to illustrate these elements.

Discuss why crime and deviance are often confused. Now explain why criminologists are often concerned with the concept of deviance and its relationship to criminality.

The conflict view of crime implies that crime is a function of the beliefs, morality, and rules that are inherent in Western civilization.

Examine the field and subfields of the discipline of criminology. Explain what criminologists do, the major issues involved, and the impact that they have on society.

The writings of Cesare Beccaria and his followers form the core of what is referred to today as conflict criminology.