Psychology
Law
Sociology
Criminology/ Criminal Justice
CUCCJS
100

What famous study examined the psychological effects of perceived power, focusing on prisoners and guards?

Stanford prison experiment

100

What is the legal term for "guilty mind"

Mens rea

100

This term refers to behaviour that violates social norms but is not necessarily illegal

Deviance

100

Who is the "father" of criminology

Cesare Lombroso

100

Who is the president of CUCCJS

Emma❤️

200

Which diagnostic tool is used to assess psychopaths

PCL-R

200

In the United States, a suspect's interrogation rights are often called

Miranda Rights

200

This theory suggests that labeling individuals as deviant can reinforce criminal behaviour by shaping their identity and opportunities

Labelling theory

200

This country has the highest incarceration rate per capita in the world

The US

200

Who is our faculty supervisor

Dr. Alexander McClelland

300

Who was considered the father of forensic psychology

Hugo Munsterberg

300

What is the legal term for a crime punishable by imprisonment for less than two years in Canada

Summary conviction

300

What sociological concept explains how media amplifies public fear of crime, sometimes exaggerating its prevalence

Moral panic

300

What is the name for programs that allow offenders to repair harm to victims and the community

Restorative justice

300

The CUCCJS office is located on which floor in Dunton Tower

17th floor

400

Along with Robert Hare, which Carleton professor helped develop the diagnostic tool used to assess psychopaths

Dr. Adelle Forth

400

In criminal law, this principle states that a defendant cannot be tried twice for the same offence once acquitted or convicted

Double jeopardy/Lord Coke's

400

This sociological concept suggests that laws are created by powerful groups to maintain control over less powerful groups

Conflict theory

400

The RCMP's ________ assesses physical fitness before anyone can become an officer

The Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE)

400

What year was the CUCCJS founded

2005

500

Which type of crimes are the most accurately profiled

Residential burglary and mixed robbery

500

What year was the Criminal Code of Canada made into law by the Parliament of Canada

1892

500

This theory, developed by Hirschi, suggests that strong social bonds—such as attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief—prevent individuals from committing crimes.

Social bond theory

500

The use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations was first introduced in this year

1986

500

Who is Liza's favourite character in the tv show "Criminal Minds"

Dr. Spencer Reid

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