Criminal Sociology (Ethics & Human Behavior)

Study lessons

1. 1

   Schools of criminological thought

   How the Classical, Neoclassical, and Positivist schools explain the causes of crime and shape the way offenders are punished.

   15 min
2. 2

   Theories of crime causation & professional ethics

   A focused review of sociological crime theories, victimology basics, and the criminologist's code of ethics for the CLE.

   14 min
3. 3

   Human Behavior and Crisis Management

   The basics of human behavior and personality, the determinants of behavior, defense mechanisms, frustration and conflict, normal versus abnormal behavior, and how officers manage crises and stress.

   15 min
4. 4

   Victimology

   The definition and scope of victimology, the victim typologies of Von Hentig and Mendelsohn, victim precipitation, the victim-offender relationship, repeat and secondary victimization, victims' rights, and the Board of Claims under RA 7309.

   14 min
5. 5

   Sociological Theories of Crime

   A structured map of social structure, social process, and social conflict theories with their leading theorists for the CLE.

   15 min
6. 6

   Crime Prevention and Typologies

   A practical review of crime prevention levels, situational strategies, crime typologies, and juvenile delinquency basics for the CLE.

   15 min

Section practice test

4 test sets covering the whole Criminal Sociology (Ethics & Human Behavior) section, 210 original questions with explanations. After you finish the lessons above, prove it here. Randomized every run.