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Question: IMPORTANT TERMS IN THE STUDY OF CRIMINOLOGY 1. Criminogenic Processes - explain human behavior and experiences which help determine the nature of a person's personality as a reacting mechanism; that factors or experiences in connection thereto infringe differentially upon different personalities, producing conflict which is the aspect of crime. 2. Criminal Psychodynamics - the study of mental processes of criminals in action; the study of genesis, development, and motivation of human behavior that conflicts with accepted norms and standards of society. 3. Cultural Conflict - a clash between societies because of contrary beliefs or substantial variance in their respective custom, language, institutions, habits, learning, tradition, etc. 4. Dementia Praecox - a collective term of mental disorders that begins at qr shortly after puberty and usually leads to general failure of the mental faculties, with the corresponding physiological impairment. 5. Delusion - in medical jurisprudence, a false belief about self caused by morbidity, present in paranoia and dementia praecox. 6. Episodic criminal - a non-criminal person who commits crime when under extreme emotional. 7. Erotomania- a morbid, propensity to love or make love; uncontrollable sexual desire of member of either sex. 8. Inheritance- the transmission of physical characteristics and mental traits of parents to their offspring or the transmission of genes. 9. Hallucination - an individual with a strongly self-centered pattern of emotion, fantasy and thought. 10. Kleptomaniac - an uncontrollable morbid propensity to steal. 11. Masochism- a condition of sexual perversion in which a derives pleasure from being dominated or cruelly treated. 12. Melancholia - a mental disorder characterize by excessive brooding and depression of spirits. 13. Megalomania - a mental disorder in which the subject thinks himself great or exalted. 14. Necrophilism- morbit craving, usually of an erotic nature for dead bodies. 15. Anthropology- the icience devoted, to the study of mankind and its development in relation to its physical, mental and cultural history. 16. Autophobia-morbid fear of one's self or of being alone. 17. Biometry - in criminology, a measuring or calculating of the probable duration of human life; 18. Biosocial behavior - a person's biological heritage, plus his environment and his social heritage, influence his social activity. It is through the reciprocal actions of his biological and social heritages that a person's personality is developed. 19. Logomacy - a statent that we would have no crime if we had no law, and that we could eliminate all crime merely by abolishing all criminal laws. Create a short reflection about this.
The terms outlined play a significant role in the study of criminology as they elaborately explain human behavior, the genesis of crime, and the factors that influence the development of criminal instincts. The inclusion of terms such as "Criminogenic Processes" and "Criminal Psychodynamics" underscores the fact that crime can't be solely associated with willful deviance. Instead, it's often a result of physiological, psychological, and environmental factors intertwining. This creates a comprehensive lens through which we understand the multifaceted nature of crime. Delving into "Cultural Conflict" and "Biosocial behavior" highlights the significant role that environment, culture, and social backgrounds play in shaping the behavior of an individual. It invites us to grasp the concept of crime beyond individual motives and to acknowledge the societal factors that might lead to criminal behavior. The use of specific psychiatric terms such as "Dementia Praecox," "Delusion," "Hallucination," and "Autophobia" emphasizes the strong connection between mental health and criminal behavior. Such a correlation invites us to consider deterrent measures that not only rely on punitive approaches but also prioritize mental health support. Lastly, the mention of "Anthropology" and "Biometry" indicates the importance of holistic approaches in criminology. It's evident that criminology doesn't exist in isolation but dynamically interacts with other fields to ensure a comprehensive understanding of crime sources and prevention strategies. In summary, the integration of these terms provides us with in-depth insights into criminology and helps shape our understanding of criminals and their actions. Understanding these terms is essential in constructing a well informed and human-centric approach to justice. It's a reminder that addressing crime is not simply about punishment, but also about understanding and mitigating its complex, often intertwined root causes.
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