SOCL 4461 Chapter : Socl 4461 Ch 1 Complete Notes
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Lo1: explain what is meant by the term criminology. Lo2: identify the difference between crime and deviance. What is criminology: defined: the scientific approach to studying criminal behavior, scientific: studying human behavior using the scientific method, research, statistics, observations, can be replicated. What makes something criminal behavior: it is against the law. Criminology and the sociology of deviance: deviance, behavior that departs from social norms, values, and beliefs but is not always criminal, ex. Statutes: title 14): not only defines the behavior but also a set of punishments that are applicable for this crime, not all crimes are deviant; not all deviant acts are illegal. Lo3: recognize what is meant by the concept criminology in action . What criminologists do: criminology in america: devoted to the study of crime and criminal behavior, trained in diverse fields, a variety of orientations are perspectives (subareas) are now contained within the broad arena of criminology.
