Question 1

If an understanding of the broad spectrum of crime is one of two goals for theory development in criminology, what is the other goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accepting the fact that crime is here to stay 
B)  Getting offenders to see themselves better 
C)  Crossing the micro-macro gap 
D)  Seeing how various policy responses might fare 
A)  Accepting the fact that crime is here to stay 
B)  Getting offenders to see themselves better 
C)  Crossing the micro-macro gap 
D)  Seeing how various policy responses might fare

Question 2

New ideas in criminological theory usually come from where?

Accepted Answer

A)  Definitions 
B)  Images 
C)  Language 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Definitions 
B)  Images 
C)  Language 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements is the definition of theoretical elaboration?

Accepted Answer

A)  An approach which calls for combining complementary but distinct ideas 
B)  An approach where known facts are connected to new ideas 
C)  An approach involving the systematic comparison of theories 
D)  An approach that extends a theory with new variables 
A)  An approach which calls for combining complementary but distinct ideas 
B)  An approach where known facts are connected to new ideas 
C)  An approach involving the systematic comparison of theories 
D)  An approach that extends a theory with new variables

Question 4

How is theory testing related to theory building?

Accepted Answer

• Theory testing-Data are gathered in or

Question 5

Which way of doing theory development is most likely to cross levels of explanation and link group-level factors with societal or structural factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory testing 
B)  Theory competition 
C)  Theoretical elaboration 
D)  Theoretical integration 
A)  Theory testing 
B)  Theory competition 
C)  Theoretical elaboration 
D)  Theoretical integration

Question 6

Sequential or proposition integration is more complex and difficult than conceptual fusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The two ways in which theoretical integration occurs are sequential and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual fusion 
B)  didactic 
C)  parsimonious 
D)  propositional 
A)  conceptual fusion 
B)  didactic 
C)  parsimonious 
D)  propositional

Question 8

Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory testing 
B)  Theory competition 
C)  Theoretical elaboration 
D)  Theoretical integration 
A)  Theory testing 
B)  Theory competition 
C)  Theoretical elaboration 
D)  Theoretical integration

Question 9

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Conceptual fusion

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 10

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

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 11

Theoretical competition assists in a variety of ways such as in disregarding variables that have weak performance and helps better inform criminal justice policy and practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain why theory testing is important in criminology?

Accepted Answer

• Allows for identification of what expl

Question 13

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Singular theory assessment

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 14

What is the easiest way to quickly determine which criminological theories are receiving empirical support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look it up in a government database somewhere 
B)  Do extensive intra- and inter-library research 
C)  See which ones are guiding research and practice 
D)  Spend a lifetime studying criminology 
A)  Look it up in a government database somewhere 
B)  Do extensive intra- and inter-library research 
C)  See which ones are guiding research and practice 
D)  Spend a lifetime studying criminology

Question 15

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Multiplexity

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 16

Theoretical elaboration involves adding new variables while theoretical integration involves mixing variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Falsification of theory is the primary goal of theory testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

_______________ occurs when a theory is tested and invalidated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ occurs when a theory is tested...

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the standard ways of developing criminological theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the basis of personal victimization experiences 
B)  Through explanations of novel sources or causes 
C)  Through theoretical elaboration 
D)  Through theoretical integration 
A)  On the basis of personal victimization experiences 
B)  Through explanations of novel sources or causes 
C)  Through theoretical elaboration 
D)  Through theoretical integration

If an understanding of the broad spectrum of crime is one of two goals for theory development in criminology, what is the other goal?

New ideas in criminological theory usually come from where?

Which of the following statements is the definition of theoretical elaboration?

How is theory testing related to theory building?

Which way of doing theory development is most likely to cross levels of explanation and link group-level factors with societal or structural factors?

Sequential or proposition integration is more complex and difficult than conceptual fusion.

The two ways in which theoretical integration occurs are sequential and __________.

Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to what?

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Conceptual fusion

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Theoretical competition assists in a variety of ways such as in disregarding variables that have weak performance and helps better inform criminal justice policy and practices.

Explain why theory testing is important in criminology?

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Singular theory assessment

What is the easiest way to quickly determine which criminological theories are receiving empirical support?

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Multiplexity

Theoretical elaboration involves adding new variables while theoretical integration involves mixing variables.

Falsification of theory is the primary goal of theory testing.

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

_______________ occurs when a theory is tested and invalidated.

Which of the following is NOT one of the standard ways of developing criminological theory?

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

If an understanding of the broad spectrum of crime is one of two goals for theory development in criminology, what is the other goal?

New ideas in criminological theory usually come from where?

Which of the following statements is the definition of theoretical elaboration?

How is theory testing related to theory building?

Which way of doing theory development is most likely to cross levels of explanation and link group-level factors with societal or structural factors?

Sequential or proposition integration is more complex and difficult than conceptual fusion.

The two ways in which theoretical integration occurs are sequential and __________.

Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to what?

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Conceptual fusion

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Theoretical competition assists in a variety of ways such as in disregarding variables that have weak performance and helps better inform criminal justice policy and practices.

Explain why theory testing is important in criminology?

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Singular theory assessment

What is the easiest way to quickly determine which criminological theories are receiving empirical support?

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Multiplexity

Theoretical elaboration involves adding new variables while theoretical integration involves mixing variables.

Falsification of theory is the primary goal of theory testing.

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

_______________ occurs when a theory is tested and invalidated.

Which of the following is NOT one of the standard ways of developing criminological theory?

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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