Criminology

Criminology

The scientific study of the nature and causes of crime, the behavior of criminals, and the criminal-justice system.

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control group

Sociology; Criminology

A group of experimental subjects which, although the subject of measurement and observation, are not exposed to the experimental intervention.

general deterrence

Sociology; Criminology

A goal of criminal sentencing which seeks to prevent others from committing crimes similar to the one for which a particular offender is being sentenced.

specific deterrence

Sociology; Criminology

A goal of criminal sentencing which seeks to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality.

statute

Sociology; Criminology

A formal written enactment of a legislative body.

cyberterrorism

Sociology; Criminology

A form of terrorism that makes use of high technology, especially computers and the internet, in the planning and carrying out of terrorist attacks.

trephination

Sociology; Criminology

A form of surgery, typically involving bone and especially the skull. Early instances of cranial trephination have been taken as evidence for primitive beliefs in spirit possession.