The study of the principles of punishment is called ______.

A. penology
B. jurisprudence
C. criminology
D. victimology


A. penology

Criminal Justice

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According to Dollard, _______ is violence directed against something or someone who is not the source of the original frustration

a. repression b. catharsis c. transference d. displacement

Criminal Justice

Most of the research and theoretical work examining the effects of peer rejection, aggression, and delinquent behavior has focused on ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

The UCR considers arson a ________ crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

According to the systems theory for probation, inputs would include

a. the probationer coming into the office for counseling. b. the probationer obtaining a job. c. the probationer observing a curfew. d. the probationer acquiring a new skill.

Criminal Justice