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Criminology Exam Study Guide

This document provides a review and study guide for an exam on Criminology for a course called CJS 310. It outlines the topics and concepts that will be covered in the exam, which will include 30-35 multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge from the first 3 chapters. Specifically, it will focus on the multidisciplinary nature of criminology, the differences between civil and criminal law, methods of collecting crime data, and comparative criminology. The guide provides tips for effective exam preparation, including reading chapter summaries and definitions, forming study groups, and bringing questions to class. The exam will be open book, open notes, and taken during the scheduled virtual class period.

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Criminology Exam Study Guide

This document provides a review and study guide for an exam on Criminology for a course called CJS 310. It outlines the topics and concepts that will be covered in the exam, which will include 30-35 multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge from the first 3 chapters. Specifically, it will focus on the multidisciplinary nature of criminology, the differences between civil and criminal law, methods of collecting crime data, and comparative criminology. The guide provides tips for effective exam preparation, including reading chapter summaries and definitions, forming study groups, and bringing questions to class. The exam will be open book, open notes, and taken during the scheduled virtual class period.

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CJS 310

CRIMINOLOGY-EXAM 1
Remote Learning
REVIEW AND STUDY GUIDE
Spring 2021
Bernadette J. Holmes, Ph.D.

This review and study guide is intended to provide general steps and strategies for effective
exam preparation. Do not assume that the study guide is all inclusive of the materials
covered on the exam. These questions are an aid, not a contract that defines the content of
the exam. The first exam covering chapters 1-3, is re-scheduled for Thursday, February 18,
2021. A total of 30-35 questions will be included.

(1) Understand the multidisciplinary nature of the field of criminology. Differentiate


between the crime problem vs. the problems of crime. Discuss the sociological
perspective of crime as a social problem. How does the media shape and influence
societal conceptions of crime? What is the culture of fear? What is the relationship
between power, inequality, and the criminalization process?

(2) Differentiate between civil law and criminal law. What are the purposes and objectives
of criminal law? Understand the basic elements of crime (actus reus and mens rea).
Discuss the ways in which criminal responsibility is related to these legal elements. Be
familiar with the legal basis of the insanity defense. What is legal competency?
What are the informal processes that affect the insanity defense?

(3) Distinguish between the three most common methods of collecting crime data. Be
familiar with the Uniform Crime Report and understand such concepts as index crimes,
crime rates, and clearance rates. Be familiar with alternative methods of crime
statistics, including differences and similarities between official self-report, and
victimization data. Know the geographic and social correlates of crime.

(4) What is comparative criminology? What can we learn by looking at crime data from
other countries? Why is the homicide rate so high in the United States? What is the
relationship between crime and inequality? [We will come back to this discussion]
CJS 310
Review Guide
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Study Preparation

Part I: Multiple-Choice

1. Twenty-five multiple choice question. (2 pts each)


2. Major focus on textbook information-key concepts, definitions and major terms.

3. Read the Introduction and then read the chapter Summary at the end of the chapter.
(Study Tip). Learn all of the key terminology. Writing out the definitions in your notes
or on note cards reinforces retention.

Part II: Short Answer

1. Short essay and major concepts


2. Major focus on application and critical analyses of readings and discussion materials.
3. Focus on the extended discussions and lecture materials. (Give yourself some practice
essay questions?)

Evaluation Procedures

Students will take the exam during the virtual class period. The assessment is open book, open
notes. It must be uploaded by the required time stipulated in the instructions.

If you have questions, please feel free to ask for assistance.

Get in a study group to reinforce knowledge and information. Collaborative learning enhances
our understanding of information. Critical reading (focused) is part of this process.

Bring your questions to class.

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