Question 1

Criminologists have found very little support for deterrence theory so the deterrence model is never used to create criminal justice policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Theoretical overlap

Accepted Answer

A)  Considered the simplest approach to evaluating theory 
B)  Comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Refers concepts and variables across individual theories that account for the same variation in same or similar dependent variables 
D)  A process when factors known to be connected to crime are connected to new ideas 
E)  Ratio of actual social relationships to the total number of possible relationships in a network
F) Focused on specific concepts being regrouped or absorbed under a larger concept
G) Does not require introduction of totally new ideas is only a process of building on existing theory by considering new variables to add
H) Term used to refer number of relationships that two or more individuals have in common
I) Logical practice consequence of routine activity theory that works to promote guardianship and reduce attractiveness of potential victims
J) A complex process of merging similar ideas while verbalizing and demonstrating them differently 
A)  Considered the simplest approach to evaluating theory 
B)  Comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Refers concepts and variables across individual theories that account for the same variation in same or similar dependent variables 
D)  A process when factors known to be connected to crime are connected to new ideas 
E)  Ratio of actual social relationships to the total number of possible relationships in a network
F) Focused on specific concepts being regrouped or absorbed under a larger concept
G) Does not require introduction of totally new ideas is only a process of building on existing theory by considering new variables to add
H) Term used to refer number of relationships that two or more individuals have in common
I) Logical practice consequence of routine activity theory that works to promote guardianship and reduce attractiveness of potential victims
J) A complex process of merging similar ideas while verbalizing and demonstrating them differently C

Question 3

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Theoretical integration

Accepted Answer

A)  Considered the simplest approach to evaluating theory 
B)  Comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Refers concepts and variables across individual theories that account for the same variation in same or similar dependent variables 
D)  A process when factors known to be connected to crime are connected to new ideas 
E)  Ratio of actual social relationships to the total number of possible relationships in a network
F) Focused on specific concepts being regrouped or absorbed under a larger concept
G) Does not require introduction of totally new ideas is only a process of building on existing theory by considering new variables to add
H) Term used to refer number of relationships that two or more individuals have in common
I) Logical practice consequence of routine activity theory that works to promote guardianship and reduce attractiveness of potential victims
J) A complex process of merging similar ideas while verbalizing and demonstrating them differently 
A)  Considered the simplest approach to evaluating theory 
B)  Comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Refers concepts and variables across individual theories that account for the same variation in same or similar dependent variables 
D)  A process when factors known to be connected to crime are connected to new ideas 
E)  Ratio of actual social relationships to the total number of possible relationships in a network
F) Focused on specific concepts being regrouped or absorbed under a larger concept
G) Does not require introduction of totally new ideas is only a process of building on existing theory by considering new variables to add
H) Term used to refer number of relationships that two or more individuals have in common
I) Logical practice consequence of routine activity theory that works to promote guardianship and reduce attractiveness of potential victims
J) A complex process of merging similar ideas while verbalizing and demonstrating them differently F

Question 4

Theoretical integration which can sometimes cross levels of analysis, like the micro-macro gap, usually involves conceptual fusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Theoretical elaboration

Accepted Answer

A)  Considered the simplest approach to evaluating theory 
B)  Comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Refers concepts and variables across individual theories that account for the same variation in same or similar dependent variables 
D)  A process when factors known to be connected to crime are connected to new ideas 
E)  Ratio of actual social relationships to the total number of possible relationships in a network
F) Focused on specific concepts being regrouped or absorbed under a larger concept
G) Does not require introduction of totally new ideas is only a process of building on existing theory by considering new variables to add
H) Term used to refer number of relationships that two or more individuals have in common
I) Logical practice consequence of routine activity theory that works to promote guardianship and reduce attractiveness of potential victims
J) A complex process of merging similar ideas while verbalizing and demonstrating them differently 
A)  Considered the simplest approach to evaluating theory 
B)  Comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Refers concepts and variables across individual theories that account for the same variation in same or similar dependent variables 
D)  A process when factors known to be connected to crime are connected to new ideas 
E)  Ratio of actual social relationships to the total number of possible relationships in a network
F) Focused on specific concepts being regrouped or absorbed under a larger concept
G) Does not require introduction of totally new ideas is only a process of building on existing theory by considering new variables to add
H) Term used to refer number of relationships that two or more individuals have in common
I) Logical practice consequence of routine activity theory that works to promote guardianship and reduce attractiveness of potential victims
J) A complex process of merging similar ideas while verbalizing and demonstrating them differently

Question 6

What attracts people to the development of general or grand theory?

Accepted Answer

• General theories are grand perspective

Question 7

Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been found for control theory in criminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  None 
B)  Limited 
C)  Moderate 
D)  Strong 
A)  None 
B)  Limited 
C)  Moderate 
D)  Strong

Question 8

How does theoretical elaboration differ from theoretical integration?

Accepted Answer

• Theoretical elaboration-an approach to

Question 9

Most criminologists oppose integrated theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Of the following, which statement best reflects the most important growing need in theory development which theorists are becoming more cognizant of?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need to be policy relevant 
B)  The need to be empirically tested 
C)  The need for general or grand theory 
D)  The need for starting over from scratch 
A)  The need to be policy relevant 
B)  The need to be empirically tested 
C)  The need for general or grand theory 
D)  The need for starting over from scratch

Question 11

Make the case that criminologists need to focus more (or less) on theoretical integration. Explain why.

Accepted Answer

• Theoretical integration (also known as

Question 12

________ ____________ are grand perspective that are proposed to account for all types of crime and deviance across time and space.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ ____________ are grand perspective that are...

Question 13

Who developed the integrated theory known as control balance theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elliott 
B)  Krohn 
C)  Thornberry 
D)  Tittle 
A)  Elliott 
B)  Krohn 
C)  Thornberry 
D)  Tittle

Question 14

Which theorist or theory claims that it is readily suited to fuse or absorb concepts from other theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merton's strain theory 
B)  Akers's social learning theory 
C)  Quinney's conflict theory 
D)  Hagan's power-control theory 
A)  Merton's strain theory 
B)  Akers's social learning theory 
C)  Quinney's conflict theory 
D)  Hagan's power-control theory

Question 15

Theory is typically furthered in three ways, however, original theory is the least utilized process whereby theory is generated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Integrated theories always receive strong empirical support in criminology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to theory integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Theory competition involves what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testing a theory to determine whether it provides an acceptable explanation of crime 
B)  The comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Combining concepts and statements from two or more theories 
D)  Determining whether a theory is generalizable to females 
A)  Testing a theory to determine whether it provides an acceptable explanation of crime 
B)  The comparison of two or more theories 
C)  Combining concepts and statements from two or more theories 
D)  Determining whether a theory is generalizable to females

Question 19

Krohn argued that the strength of the social network is attributable to its _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Krohn argued that the strength of the...

Question 20

Haynie remains the only researcher that has offered integrating criminological theories?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Criminologists have found very little support for deterrence theory so the deterrence model is never used to create criminal justice policy.

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theoretical overlap

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theoretical integration

Theoretical integration which can sometimes cross levels of analysis, like the micro-macro gap, usually involves conceptual fusion.

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theoretical elaboration

What attracts people to the development of general or grand theory?

Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been found for control theory in criminology?

How does theoretical elaboration differ from theoretical integration?

Most criminologists oppose integrated theories.

Of the following, which statement best reflects the most important growing need in theory development which theorists are becoming more cognizant of?

Make the case that criminologists need to focus more (or less) on theoretical integration. Explain why.

____ are grand perspective that are proposed to account for all types of crime and deviance across time and space.

Who developed the integrated theory known as control balance theory?

Which theorist or theory claims that it is readily suited to fuse or absorb concepts from other theories?

Theory is typically furthered in three ways, however, original theory is the least utilized process whereby theory is generated.

Integrated theories always receive strong empirical support in criminology.

Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to theory integration.

Theory competition involves what?

Krohn argued that the strength of the social network is attributable to its _______________.

Haynie remains the only researcher that has offered integrating criminological theories?

Theoretical Criminology: An Introductory Overview

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

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Exam 10: Evaluating and Integrating Theory

Criminologists have found very little support for deterrence theory so the deterrence model is never used to create criminal justice policy.

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theoretical overlap

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theoretical integration

Theoretical integration which can sometimes cross levels of analysis, like the micro-macro gap, usually involves conceptual fusion.

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theoretical elaboration

What attracts people to the development of general or grand theory?

Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been found for control theory in criminology?

How does theoretical elaboration differ from theoretical integration?

Most criminologists oppose integrated theories.

Of the following, which statement best reflects the most important growing need in theory development which theorists are becoming more cognizant of?

Make the case that criminologists need to focus more (or less) on theoretical integration. Explain why.

________ ____________ are grand perspective that are proposed to account for all types of crime and deviance across time and space.

Who developed the integrated theory known as control balance theory?

Which theorist or theory claims that it is readily suited to fuse or absorb concepts from other theories?

Theory is typically furthered in three ways, however, original theory is the least utilized process whereby theory is generated.

Integrated theories always receive strong empirical support in criminology.

Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to theory integration.

Theory competition involves what?

Krohn argued that the strength of the social network is attributable to its _______________.

Haynie remains the only researcher that has offered integrating criminological theories?

Theoretical Criminology: An Introductory Overview

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

Filters

____ are grand perspective that are proposed to account for all types of crime and deviance across time and space.