PART 2 1H CRIMINOLOGY AREA MOCK EXAMINATION

It is characterized by infantile level of response, lack of conscience, deficient feeling of affection to others and aggression to environment and other people.

B. psychopathic personality

This personality system controls the gateway to action.

B. ego

A person has                when he/she has painful memories associated with some shocking experience which are repressed and cannot be recalled.

B. amnesia

It is characterized by infantile level of response, lack of conscience deficient feeling of affection to others and aggression.

B. psychopathic personality

This is a mentally disturbed person who is opposed to the principles upon which society is based.

A. Anti-social

A person suffers from          when he developed a maladaptive behavior in his childhood as a result of an external influence that later on becomes a part of his lifestyle and which he uses to relate to the world around him.

A. personality disorder

A personality disorder characterized by suspiciousness, hypersensitivity, envy, excessive self-important, and argumentativeness, plus a tendency to blame others for one’s own mistakes and failure and to ascribe evil motives to others.

A. Paranoid Personality

In psychoanalytic theory, the unconscious wish for death is called.

B. thanatos

It is an emotional disturbance in which moods alternate between period of wild elation (hyper- mania) and deep depression (melancholia)

A. Bipolar Disorder

This is the inexcusable reverential awe (intense fear) of a specific situation when there is no existing evil that are totally out of dimensions.

A. Phobias

Susan a very brilliant person consistently fails in her classes. In what category of abnormal condition Susan belongs?

C. Impaired functioning

This is characterized by cold, cruelty, social insensibility, disregard for danger, troublesome behavior, dislike of others, and attraction toward the unusual.

C. Psychoticism

A manifestation of mental disorder through an erroneous perception without an external object of stimulus.

B. Hallucination

Which of the following best demonstrates Erikson’s stage of “Industry vs. Inferiority” in a juvenile delinquent?

A. A child becomes aggressive after failing to earn approval at school.

125.  Which scenario reflects Piaget’s Formal Operational stage in criminal behavior analysis?

A. A teenager evaluates the long-term consequences of shoplifting

125.  According to B.F. Skinner, which behavior modification technique is most applicable in rehabilitation of habitual offenders?

A. Positive reinforcement through incentive

While handling a repeat offender with narcissistic traits and impulsive aggression, a probation officer applies Aaron Beck’s Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Which technique best demonstrates this approach in practice?

A. Challenging the offender’s distorted beliefs about entitlement and dominance

In managing a schizophrenic detainee who exhibits auditory hallucinations and disorganized thinking, what is the best criminologist response based on current psychological understanding?

B. Refer the detainee for psychiatric evaluation and avoid confrontation

A person with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is being interviewed after witnessing a violent shooting. What trauma-informed practice should a criminologist apply?

C. Conduct the interview in a calm setting, allowing control over pace and breaks

A parole officer interacts with clients using empathy, active listening, and genuineness. This mirrors which principle of Carl Rogers' therapeutic practice?

B. Client-centered therapy

A criminology student notices that a convicted drug mule was emotionally neglected in childhood, and never experienced stable affection. According to Maslow, what need was unmet and could contribute to criminality?

C. Belongingness and love

A young woman who frequently walks home alone at midnight in a poorly lit area was assaulted. According to the Routine Activities Theory, what factor most contributed to her victimization?

B. The absence of capable guardianship during her routine

A robbery victim expresses guilt for being “too trusting” and allowing the suspect to approach. Which victimization theory best explains this response?

A. Victim Precipitation Theory

In a high-crime slum area where multiple muggings occur daily, the location itself is seen as a predictor of victimization. Which theory applies?

C. Deviant Place Theory

A criminologist uses Bandura’s Social Learning Theory to understand why children from a community with constant exposure to gang violence begin imitating aggressive behaviors. Which best explains this outcome?

B. Repeated reinforcement of aggression by peers and adults

Victims are the persons who suffered as a result of a crime. Which refers to the scientific study of victims and victimizations, including the relationships between victims, offenders, investigators, courts, corrections, media and social movements?

A. Victimology

It refers to the study of the role of the victim in the commission of a crime.

D. victimology

Which defines the extent to which a victim is responsible for his or her own victimization?

D. Victim Precipitation

In the Mendelsohn’s victim types, who is the victim with minor guilt?

D. Victim inadvertently places himself in a compromising situation.

What occurs when unintentionally makes it easier for an offender to commit a crime. A victim may, in this way be a catalyst for victimization

C. Victim facilitation

Motorists sometimes forget to lock their vehicles or may unintentionally leave their cellular phones behind. In doing so, they become victims of crime. Which refers to a situation where a victim unintentionally makes it easier for an offender to commit crime?

D. Victim Facilitation

The view that victimization results from the interaction of three everyday factors: the availability of suitable targets, the absence of capable guardians, and the presence of motivated offenders:

A. Routine Activities Theory

Andrea travelled to a place where the inhabitants have a culture different from his own. This causes communication gap and misunderstanding between her and the residents of the place. As a result, Andrea can be an easy victimized. Which refers to the status of Andrea?

D. Immigrant

125.  What type of victim is particularly vulnerable to stresses that occur at a given period of time in the life cycle, such as juvenile victims?

C. Wanton

Mr. A, who saw a news in the television concerning a young girl who was raped, kicked the TV thinking that he had kicked the criminal, leading to his injury. What type of victim is he?

B. Tertiary

125.  Those who become victim psychologically because they become afraid of the effects of crime by watching television, newspaper listening to witness testimony

D. Remote Victim

What kind of crime victim are these people who experience harm intensely through media publicity as their source of information?

B. Tertiary Crime Victim

Daniel and his fellow adolescents are living with economic difficulties and are engaged in some unlawful activities. Adjacent in their environment is a subdivision not regularly patrolled by policemen and “tanods” and whose residents are mostly middle and upper class of the society whose houses are fully equipped with easily saleable items, fixtures and appliances. Applying the routine activity theory which may apply considering Daniel and his fellow adolescents?

A. Motivated offenders

Which is the act of using cyberspace for revenge, destruction, and to achieve a malicious intent such as website defacement, cyber stalking and cyber bullying?

A. Cyber vandalism

Which is a crime committed in cyberspace to defraud people for easy profit such as illegal copyright infringement, internet securities fraud and identity theft?

C. Cyber theft

What is the primary purpose of victim profiling in criminal investigations?

C. To understand victim vulnerability and patterns that may assist in offender identification

Under RA 9262, which of the following is considered an act of “psychological violence”?

C. Causing mental or emotional anguish through public humiliation

Which of the following situations BEST illustrates economic abuse under RA 9262?

C. Intentionally depriving a partner and children of access to family income

Section 5 of RA 9262 enumerates prohibited acts of violence. Which of the following acts would most likely fall under sexual violence as defined by the law?

B. Threatening to post private photos online to force compliance

Which of the following individuals is MOST LIKELY to qualify for coverage under RA 6981, the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act? WPP- DOJ

B. A co-conspirator testifying in exchange for total immunity from prosecution

Which of the following benefits is NOT explicitly granted to covered witnesses under RA 6981?

B. Immunity from criminal prosecution regardless of testimony value

125.  Which of the following best illustrates the concept of victim facilitation in the study of victimology?

B. A tourist flaunting expensive jewelry is pickpocketed in a crowded area.

125.  Which statement accurately defines cybercrime victimization from a criminological standpoint?

B. It includes targeted online offenses such as phishing, identity theft, and online stalking.

125.  Which of the following is NOT a recognized category in Benjamin Mendelsohn’s Typology of Victims?

D. designated victim

A 17-year-old girl posts photos on social media and receives threatening messages and unsolicited explicit images. What theory best explains her cyber victimization?

B. Lifestyle theory

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates victim precipitation as theorized by Wolfgang in homicide cases?

B. A man argues violently in a bar, punches another, and gets stabbed in return.

Under RA 9262, which of the following is NOT a form of “psychological violence” punishable by law?

C. Withholding financial support despite sufficient means

Which order under RA 9262 provides IMMEDIATE legal protection to victims, where court must act within 24 hours from filing?

A. Temporary Protection Order (TPO)

A battered woman seeks protection under RA 9262. Which treatment is legally mandated for the perpetrator as part of the rehabilitation process?

A. Mandatory anger management therapy

125.  In RA 9262, what is the primary role of the barangay in protecting victims of violence against women and children?

C. Issue a Barangay Protection Order that prohibits further acts of abuse

A live-in partner suffers repeated economic and emotional abuse from her boyfriend but hesitates to file a case since they’re not married. Which of the following is true under RA 9262?

C. She can file a complaint under RA 9262 as a partner in a dating or common law relationship.

Under RA 6981, what is the PRIMARY condition that qualifies a person for entry into the Witness Protection Program (WPP)?

B. Their testimony must be essential and corroborated by other evidence

Which of the following best describes the protection mechanisms under RA 6981 in line with the psychological well-being of a witness?

B. Counseling and psychological assistance are mandated

Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the rationale for RA 6981?

B. A robbery witness receives death threats and refuses to testify.

A protected witness under RA 6981- DOJ wants to return home to normal life before the trial concludes. What is the correct course of action under the law?

B. The DOJ must evaluate and approve the withdrawal.

Generally, the discipline that deals with what is good and bad as well as our moral duties and obligations is referred to as?

B. Ethics

PAT Sta. Ines frequently demonstrates courage in doing the right things despite the temptation from his workplace.

A. Moral decision

Peter was walking down the street when he heard several boys catcall a lady who was wearing mini skirt. Peter told the group to stop what they are doing since it was wrong. Select which BEST describes Peter’s actions.

A. Moral judgment

Those actions which stand neutral in relation to the norm of morality. They are neither good nor bad in themselves.

B. Amoral actions

PAT John Sta.Ines governs and disciplines himself by means of reason and sound judgment. What virtue does he practice?

C. prudence

Which of the following is the key to professionalism, and its improper implementation will greatly prejudice the personnel professionalization process as regard to procurement, promotion, assignment, placement, and training awards and retirement?

C. Career management

The PNP shall endeavor to promote a lifestyle for every member of the organization that is             in the eyes of the public.

C. Acceptable and respectable

180.  Which of the following doctrine states that immediate commanders shall be responsible for supervision the effective supervision and control of their personnel?

C. Command responsibility

PNP members shall perform their duties with dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm, determination, and manifest concern for public welfare is called ___

C.Devotion of duty

180.  The doing either through ignorance, inattention, or malice, of that which the police officer had no legal right to do at all, as where he acts without any authority whatsoever or exceeds, ignores or abuses his powers.

C. Misconduct

The PNP should live in accordance with the PNP core values and possess the virtues of honor, integrity, valor, justice, humility, charity, and loyalty to the service best describe to:

B. PNP Image

In the PNP basic issues, what is the key to professionalism?

B. Career Management

During Local and National elections, the Commission on Election requires Alakdan Timawa not to carry firearms and other form of explosives even if he is a law enforcer unless he is on duty. If Alakdan shall be caught in the said regulation he shall be facing administrative case. What type of duty is the above mentioned?

D. Negative duties

The kind of elicited acts wherein the individual who performs an act is consciously aware and he fully knows of his actions and their consequence.

A. Perfect voluntariness

Patrolman Dalisay was tasked to conduct a patrol in Rizal Street and together with his team, they went to the area but instead of observing, they arrested all sidewalk vendors and confiscated all their goods. Their action could be categorized as;

D. Misfeasance

When these public officials and employees remains true to the people at all times, what norm of conduct they are emphasizing?

D. Justness and sincerity

Public officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or preference.

A. Political neutrality

When a police officer shall set an example of decency and morality and shall have high regard for the family and chastity, what creed does this police officer portraying to the community.

A. I believe in the sanctity of marriage and respect for women

Clara is an attractive pretty lady was found out in the course of investigation that she was only forced to join in prostitution due to the fact that her family could not send her to school because of financial constraint. What type of classification in terms of voluntariness is the act of Clara?

A. Conditional Voluntariness

What is meant by Ninja Cops in the war against drugs?

A. A police officer involved in the illicit reselling of confiscated illegal drugs

Which statement refers to a conduct that a public servant, especially members of the uniformed services, must strictly observe social decorum?

B. A set of norms and standards practiced by members during social and other functions.

Which explains the concept of the Performance Evaluation System in the police force?

B. Foster the improvement of individual efficiency as well as the promotion of organizational effectiveness.

The PNP instills the value of Makalikasan to all its personnel. Which of the following organizational activity exemplifies this value?

A. Conduct of Scubasurero

202. Which of the following exemplifies the core value of Makatao?

B. PNP member shall not inflict, instigate or tolerate any act which will violate human rights.

Which is NOT an interpretation of the purpose of the formulation of the PNP core values based on the PNP Manual?

B. Provides guidelines for the placement and promotion of PNP personnel

Which of the following choices exemplifies that PNP Members shall provide services to everyone without discrimination regardless of party affiliation?

A. Non-Partisanship

What is the official title of the 2024 resolution issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Criminology to guide ethical conduct among Registered Criminologists?

C. The Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct of Philippine Registered Criminologists

This Code was issued under which of the following PRB Criminology resolutions?

B. Resolution No. 07, Series of 2024

Based on Chapter I, Section 1 of the 2024 Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct of Philippine Registered Criminologists, which of the following statements are TRUE about the key terms defined in the resolution?

I.  A Registered Criminologist must possess both a Certificate of Registration (COR) and an updated Professional Identification Card (PIC).

II.  A Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) is necessary only for initial registration as a criminologist.

III.  Malpractice of Profession includes both improper acts and failure to meet legal and ethical standards in the performance of professional duties.

IV.  The Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) is a mandatory national body where all criminologists are automatically members.

Which of the following is CORRECT?

A. I, III, and IV only

Which of the following refers to the one and only national organization of Criminologists recognized and accredited by the Board and the Commission where membership is automatic and mandatory?

B. Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)

This document certifies that the person named therein is entitled to practice the Criminology profession with all the rights and privileges appurtenant thereto.

B. Certificate of Registration (COR)

Who is referred to as the recipient of the criminologist’s professional services under the definition of terms in the Code?

C. Client

Which of the following BEST describes malpractice of profession under the Code?

B. Improper act or failure to perform duties within legal and ethical standards

213.  Under the Code, which of the following is considered part of the "practice of profession"?

B. Any activity defined under RA 11131, RA 8981, and the Code

What is the document that contains the name, photo, and signature of a criminologist, along with the registration number and expiry date?

C. Professional Identification Card (PIC)

Who is a Registered Criminologist under the Code?

C. A person holding a valid COR and updated PIC

What is granted to a foreign criminologist to practice the profession in the Philippines?

D. Temporary/Special Permit

Which document proves that a Criminologist is a bonafide member of the AIPO and is required for renewal of the PIC?

A. Certificate of Good Standing

A. Certificate of Good Standing

Juan, a recent Criminology board passer, was hired by a private security firm to serve as a security consultant. However, he has not yet received his PRC Certificate of Registration and Professional ID. He insists on signing documents using the title “Registered Criminologist.” What is the most ethical and legal issue in Juan’s situation?

C. He must wait until he holds a valid COR and PIC before practicing or using the title.

A criminologist from South Korea was invited to the Philippines to conduct a one-year training on forensic psychology. He plans to provide consultation to law enforcement officers and testify in court as an expert witness. What must he secure before practicing as a criminologist in the country?

C. Temporary/Special Permit from the PRC