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Chapter Two
Criminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Criminology | study of crime and criminals |
| Criminologist | scientifically study the nature and extent of crime, patterns of criminality |
| Theory | means of explaining natural occurrences through statements about the relationships between observable phenomena |
| Objectivity | refers to the ability and willingness to study the subject matter of a given field without prejudice or bias |
| Precision | inolves maintaining a high degree of accuracy in the collection and analysis |
| Research Design | defines the types of data to be collected, the sources and the methods to be used in gathering data, and the time period for the study |
| Functionalism | theoretical perspective which contends that soical order is realized because, people reach a normative consensus, that is, agreement over right and wrong |
| Criminal Design | can be known as Criminal Intent. This is the way the crime was design or thoughtout. |
| Conflict prespective | based on the premise that wealth and power vary across groups |
| Social Norms | are patterns of expected behavior that govern society |
| Interactionist Perspective | social behaviorfrom the standpoint of the individuals involved in day-to-day interaction and defines crimnal behavior as a product of social learning. |
| Deviant | behavior that does not conform to the soical norms of society |
| Conformity | refers to behavior that complies with the norms of a community or society |
| Socialization | process where individulas internalize many of the socially approved values, attitudes, beliefs, and behavioral patterns of their society |
| Felonies | more serious od the two basic types of crime, usually ending up one or more years in prison |
| Misdemeanors | are lesser of the two basic types of crime, usually ending no more then one year in prison |
| Mens rea | Guilty mind ( criminal intent) |
| Tort Law | have been codified as punishable offenses against society or its citizens |
| Mala in Se | acts that are viewed as criminal because, they are wrong, immoral, or evil in themselves |
| Juvenile Delinquency | refers to illegal acts committed by young people, usually sixteen to eighteen years of age or younger |
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