Question 1

Who is considered to be the founder of criminology?

Accepted Answer

A) Cesare Lombroso 
B) Cesare Beccaria 
C) Konrad Lorenz 
D) Charles Darwin 
A) Cesare Lombroso 
B) Cesare Beccaria 
C) Konrad Lorenz 
D) Charles Darwin B

Question 2

What is 'set of laws theory'?

Accepted Answer

Response might include:
-Reflect at type of formalised theory that has a close connection between theoretical statements and research findings
-Establish causality
-There is agreement across the scientific community that set of laws theory provides an accurate assessment of the phenomena under study
-These theories are rare in criminology

Question 3

When did criminology emerge as a field of study and what was the initial basis for understanding criminology?

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Answers could include:
-1764 with Beccaria's publication of 'On Crimes and Punishments'
-Referred to as the classical school of criminology
-Premised that humans had reason and rationality and free will to make choices to maximise self-interest
-Prior to that, it was thought that people committed crimes because they were possessed by devils or had fallen out of favour with God.

Question 4

What role does research have in informing crime policy and procedure?

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Answers could include:
-Theory-based res

Question 5

What is qualitative research? What methods of data collection are used?

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Student responses could refer to:
-Provi

Question 6

Briefly explain the use of the integrated theory in relation to the Delbert Elliott and his colleagues' example.Consider, what is integrated theory, and how this example demonstrates its use within context.

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Answers could include:
-Integrated or in

Question 7

Compare and contrast 'quantitative' and 'qualitative' research methods.

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Students could refer to the following:
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Question 8

What is 'quantitative research'?

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Answers might include:
-Experimental des

Question 9

Can deterrence theory be used to develop interventions to address domestic violence?

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Student response might refer to:
-Deterr

Question 10

Provide a brief outline of general theories.

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Student response should include:
-Explai

Question 11

Identify the key functions of criminological theories.

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Responses should include all o

Question 12

Which of the following is not a function of criminological theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Theories assist in the prediction of behaviour 
B) Theories can identify the causes of behaviour 
C) Theories can identify who will commit crimes 
D) Theories can be tested 
A) Theories assist in the prediction of behaviour 
B) Theories can identify the causes of behaviour 
C) Theories can identify who will commit crimes 
D) Theories can be tested

Question 13

Use labelling theory as an example to show how theory transfers to practice.

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Responses might include:
-There is a com

Question 14

Compare and contrast single factor and multiple factor approaches to the study of criminology.Use examples were possible.

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Student responses should include the fol

Question 15

Discuss the value of empirical research in the study of criminology.

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Answer might include:
-Description of em

Question 16

What is meant by 'the mechanisms' that give rise to criminal behaviour?

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Students might include the following:
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Question 17

Describe how 'general theories' and 'typological theories' differ?

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Student responses may vary, but they cou

Who is considered to be the founder of criminology?

What is 'set of laws theory'?

When did criminology emerge as a field of study and what was the initial basis for understanding criminology?

What role does research have in informing crime policy and procedure?

What is qualitative research? What methods of data collection are used?

Briefly explain the use of the integrated theory in relation to the Delbert Elliott and his colleagues' example.Consider, what is integrated theory, and how this example demonstrates its use within context.

Compare and contrast 'quantitative' and 'qualitative' research methods.

What is 'quantitative research'?

Can deterrence theory be used to develop interventions to address domestic violence?

Provide a brief outline of general theories.

Identify the key functions of criminological theories.

Which of the following is not a function of criminological theory?

Use labelling theory as an example to show how theory transfers to practice.

Compare and contrast single factor and multiple factor approaches to the study of criminology.Use examples were possible.

Discuss the value of empirical research in the study of criminology.

What is meant by 'the mechanisms' that give rise to criminal behaviour?

Describe how 'general theories' and 'typological theories' differ?

The Media and Crime

Defining Crime

Measuring Crime

The Nature and Prevalence of Crime

Victim and Offender Characteristics

Violent and Street Crimes

White-Collar Crime

Internet and Cybercrimes

International Crime

Psychological Explanations

Social Explanations

Interactionist Explanations

The Criminal Justice System

The Police

The Criminal Courts

Corrections

Victims, Criminal Justice and Restorative Justice

Crime Prevention

Careers in Criminal Justice

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Exam 10: The Role of Theory

Who is considered to be the founder of criminology?

What is 'set of laws theory'?

When did criminology emerge as a field of study and what was the initial basis for understanding criminology?

What role does research have in informing crime policy and procedure?

What is qualitative research? What methods of data collection are used?

Briefly explain the use of the integrated theory in relation to the Delbert Elliott and his colleagues' example.Consider, what is integrated theory, and how this example demonstrates its use within context.

Compare and contrast 'quantitative' and 'qualitative' research methods.

What is 'quantitative research'?

Can deterrence theory be used to develop interventions to address domestic violence?

Provide a brief outline of general theories.

Identify the key functions of criminological theories.

Which of the following is not a function of criminological theory?

Use labelling theory as an example to show how theory transfers to practice.

Compare and contrast single factor and multiple factor approaches to the study of criminology.Use examples were possible.

Discuss the value of empirical research in the study of criminology.

What is meant by 'the mechanisms' that give rise to criminal behaviour?

Describe how 'general theories' and 'typological theories' differ?

The Media and Crime

Defining Crime

Measuring Crime

The Nature and Prevalence of Crime

Victim and Offender Characteristics

Violent and Street Crimes

White-Collar Crime

Internet and Cybercrimes

International Crime

Psychological Explanations

Social Explanations

Interactionist Explanations

The Criminal Justice System

The Police

The Criminal Courts

Corrections

Victims, Criminal Justice and Restorative Justice

Crime Prevention

Careers in Criminal Justice

Filters