Question 1

During what time period did the Chicago School begin to influence criminological thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  1880-1889 
B)  1900-1919 
C)  1920-1940 
D)  1950-1960 
A)  1880-1889 
B)  1900-1919 
C)  1920-1940 
D)  1950-1960

Question 2

Match the perspectives to its description
-Classical School

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasized human behavior is caused by factors specific to the individual 
B)  Emphasized application of scientific method by stressing the identification of patterns and consistencies in observable facts 
C)  Emphasized relationships between criminal behavior and punishment 
D)  Demonstrated crime is product of social ecology 
A)  Emphasized human behavior is caused by factors specific to the individual 
B)  Emphasized application of scientific method by stressing the identification of patterns and consistencies in observable facts 
C)  Emphasized relationships between criminal behavior and punishment 
D)  Demonstrated crime is product of social ecology

Question 3

Cesare Lombroso illustrated a ______ _______ in his work which was associated with determinism.

Accepted Answer

criminal t

Question 4

Spuriousness is something that scientific theories strive to avoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the perspectives to its description
-Chicago School

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasized human behavior is caused by factors specific to the individual 
B)  Emphasized application of scientific method by stressing the identification of patterns and consistencies in observable facts 
C)  Emphasized relationships between criminal behavior and punishment 
D)  Demonstrated crime is product of social ecology 
A)  Emphasized human behavior is caused by factors specific to the individual 
B)  Emphasized application of scientific method by stressing the identification of patterns and consistencies in observable facts 
C)  Emphasized relationships between criminal behavior and punishment 
D)  Demonstrated crime is product of social ecology

Question 6

A micro-level theory usually focuses on demographic compositional differences (e.g., age, gender, and ethnic composition) more so than a macro-level theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the term to its description
-Variables

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying measurable indicators for variables 
B)  Something that varies and is not constant, typically termed causes and effects 
C)  Systematic explanation composed of statements indicating an outcome's causal and associated elements 
D)  Presence of a relationship between observable phenomena 
A)  Identifying measurable indicators for variables 
B)  Something that varies and is not constant, typically termed causes and effects 
C)  Systematic explanation composed of statements indicating an outcome's causal and associated elements 
D)  Presence of a relationship between observable phenomena

Question 8

The textbook explained that theory and research are inextricably linked with criminal justice policy. Explain this relationship by discussing one specific theory and one policy implication that can be drawn from that theory.

Accepted Answer

• Provides a scientific orientation to t

Question 9

Trial by battle and trial by ordeal are examples of solutions to feuds and represent the _______________ _______________ of justice.

Accepted Answer

family-rev

Question 10

Correlation speaks to the _____________ of two variables, or the direction and strength of fluctuation in a dependent variable by an independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  spuriousness 
B)  covariance 
C)  constant influence 
D)  sequence 
A)  spuriousness 
B)  covariance 
C)  constant influence 
D)  sequence

Question 11

Which philosophers emphasized free will over blind faith and superstition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rousseau 
B)  Voltaire 
C)  Locke 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Rousseau 
B)  Voltaire 
C)  Locke 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The Chicago School is most known for its development of the social ecology model of thought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Determinism takes the position that human behavior may be caused by biological, psychological, and/or ______________ factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  spiritual 
B)  environmental 
C)  labor market 
D)  decision making 
A)  spiritual 
B)  environmental 
C)  labor market 
D)  decision making

Question 14

Which of the following make up the criteria necessary to be met in order for a program, treatment modality, or practice to be considered evidence based?

Accepted Answer

A)  Causality, lack of spurious, logical based 
B)  Previous implementation and delivery, scientific evaluation finding effectiveness, successful replication 
C)  Logical based, fair, successful replication 
D)  Temporal order, logical based, lack of spurious 
A)  Causality, lack of spurious, logical based 
B)  Previous implementation and delivery, scientific evaluation finding effectiveness, successful replication 
C)  Logical based, fair, successful replication 
D)  Temporal order, logical based, lack of spurious

Question 15

_______________ focuses on the process of making and breaking laws.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ focuses on the process of making...

Question 16

The functionalist perspective contends social order is realized because people reach an agreement on what behaviors that they deem are acceptable, otherwise known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

general no

Question 17

____________ takes the position that human behavior is caused by factors specific to the individual, such as biological and psychological issues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ takes the position that human behavior...

Question 18

Match the word to its description
-Criminal Justice

Accepted Answer

A)  Focused on the process of making and breaking laws 
B)  Seek to understand how the creation of criminal law defines misbehavior and concerned with various causes of crime 
C)  Denotes the extent and frequency of offending by a societal group, such as the young, minorities, non-citizens, etc. 
D)  Concerned with the actual practices of law enforcement, legal process , and corrections 
A)  Focused on the process of making and breaking laws 
B)  Seek to understand how the creation of criminal law defines misbehavior and concerned with various causes of crime 
C)  Denotes the extent and frequency of offending by a societal group, such as the young, minorities, non-citizens, etc. 
D)  Concerned with the actual practices of law enforcement, legal process , and corrections

Question 19

Marxist and feminist criminology have been most conditioned by which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Interactionism 
D)  Egalitarianism 
A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Interactionism 
D)  Egalitarianism

Question 20

The first dominant paradigm in American criminology was Neoclassicism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

During what time period did the Chicago School begin to influence criminological thought?

Match the perspectives to its description -Classical School

Cesare Lombroso illustrated a _ in his work which was associated with determinism.

Spuriousness is something that scientific theories strive to avoid.

Match the perspectives to its description -Chicago School

A micro-level theory usually focuses on demographic compositional differences (e.g., age, gender, and ethnic composition) more so than a macro-level theory.

Match the term to its description -Variables

The textbook explained that theory and research are inextricably linked with criminal justice policy. Explain this relationship by discussing one specific theory and one policy implication that can be drawn from that theory.

Trial by battle and trial by ordeal are examples of solutions to feuds and represent the _ _ of justice.

Correlation speaks to the _____________ of two variables, or the direction and strength of fluctuation in a dependent variable by an independent variable.

Which philosophers emphasized free will over blind faith and superstition?

The Chicago School is most known for its development of the social ecology model of thought.

Determinism takes the position that human behavior may be caused by biological, psychological, and/or ______________ factors.

Which of the following make up the criteria necessary to be met in order for a program, treatment modality, or practice to be considered evidence based?

_______________ focuses on the process of making and breaking laws.

The functionalist perspective contends social order is realized because people reach an agreement on what behaviors that they deem are acceptable, otherwise known as ___________.

____________ takes the position that human behavior is caused by factors specific to the individual, such as biological and psychological issues.

Match the word to its description -Criminal Justice

Marxist and feminist criminology have been most conditioned by which sociological perspective?

The first dominant paradigm in American criminology was Neoclassicism.

Classical and Neoclassical Criminology

Biological Theories of Crime

Psychological Theories of Crime

The Social Ecology of Crime

Learning and Cultural Transmission Theories of Crime

Strain Theories of Crime

Control Theories of Crime

Theories of Social Conflict

Evaluating and Integrating Theory

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Exam 1: Theoretical Criminology: An Introductory Overview

During what time period did the Chicago School begin to influence criminological thought?

Match the perspectives to its description -Classical School

Cesare Lombroso illustrated a ______ _______ in his work which was associated with determinism.

Spuriousness is something that scientific theories strive to avoid.

Match the perspectives to its description -Chicago School

A micro-level theory usually focuses on demographic compositional differences (e.g., age, gender, and ethnic composition) more so than a macro-level theory.

Match the term to its description -Variables

The textbook explained that theory and research are inextricably linked with criminal justice policy. Explain this relationship by discussing one specific theory and one policy implication that can be drawn from that theory.

Trial by battle and trial by ordeal are examples of solutions to feuds and represent the _______________ _______________ of justice.

Correlation speaks to the _____________ of two variables, or the direction and strength of fluctuation in a dependent variable by an independent variable.

Which philosophers emphasized free will over blind faith and superstition?

The Chicago School is most known for its development of the social ecology model of thought.

Determinism takes the position that human behavior may be caused by biological, psychological, and/or ______________ factors.

Which of the following make up the criteria necessary to be met in order for a program, treatment modality, or practice to be considered evidence based?

_______________ focuses on the process of making and breaking laws.

The functionalist perspective contends social order is realized because people reach an agreement on what behaviors that they deem are acceptable, otherwise known as ___________.

____________ takes the position that human behavior is caused by factors specific to the individual, such as biological and psychological issues.

Match the word to its description -Criminal Justice

Marxist and feminist criminology have been most conditioned by which sociological perspective?

The first dominant paradigm in American criminology was Neoclassicism.

Classical and Neoclassical Criminology

Biological Theories of Crime

Psychological Theories of Crime

The Social Ecology of Crime

Learning and Cultural Transmission Theories of Crime

Strain Theories of Crime

Control Theories of Crime

Theories of Social Conflict

Evaluating and Integrating Theory

Filters

Cesare Lombroso illustrated a _ in his work which was associated with determinism.

Trial by battle and trial by ordeal are examples of solutions to feuds and represent the _ _ of justice.