Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Macrotheory
Microtheory
Conflict Theory
Metatheory
Positivist Theory
Bridging Theory

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Focus on pathology using scientific methods to is...

Question 2

The major difference between metatheory and unit theory is that metatheory discusses process and unit theory discusses structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Explain the relationship between theory, research and policy.

Accepted Answer

Key points may include:
* The relationship is linear with theory being the logical start.
*Policy should be the end result not the beginning.
* Theory helps us develop meaningful research.
* Policy should be based on the results of experimental research and evaluation.
* There is a feedback loop that represents further clarification of theory based on research.
* Examples like scared straight, three-strikes and boot camps illustrate how policymakers did not address research or theory

Question 4

Thomas Kuhn purported that new theories which get accepted are those which make sense out of conflicting evidence that old theories cannot explain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which term below applies to a theory that is not really macro or micro but rather in-between?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bridging theory 
B)  Combinational theory 
C)  Multi-factor theory 
D)  Synthetic theory 
A)  Bridging theory 
B)  Combinational theory 
C)  Multi-factor theory 
D)  Synthetic theory

Question 6

Processual theories of crime generally:

Accepted Answer

A)  Propose that people process information rationally. 
B)  Propose that people are largely driven by deterministic factors. 
C)  Are concerned with how people become deviant. 
D)  Are concerned with the forces that generate crime and how the authorities process that information. 
A)  Propose that people process information rationally. 
B)  Propose that people are largely driven by deterministic factors. 
C)  Are concerned with how people become deviant. 
D)  Are concerned with the forces that generate crime and how the authorities process that information.

Question 7

A ______ theory is one that assumes that people are naturally in agreement on what constitutes crime and criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ theory is one that assumes...

Question 8

Define and discuss what theory is, and what its purpose is.

Accepted Answer

Key points may include:
* Theory explain

Question 9

Microtheories are similar to which one of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Process theories 
B)  Structure theories 
C)  Unit theories 
D)  Bridging theories 
A)  Process theories 
B)  Structure theories 
C)  Unit theories 
D)  Bridging theories

Question 10

A good theory is one that best fits the research evidence and can be ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A good theory is one that best...

Question 11

The textbook suggests that the proper order for solving problems of crime and criminal justice would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Research→ theory→ policy 
B)  Policy → research → theory 
C)  Theory→ research → policy 
D)  Theory → policy → research 
A)  Research→ theory→ policy 
B)  Policy → research → theory 
C)  Theory→ research → policy 
D)  Theory → policy → research

Question 12

The most common approach to determining a "good" theory is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Degree to which the theory may sensitize people 
B)  Testability and fit to the research evidence 
C)  Logical soundness 
D)  Ability to make sense out of several conflicting positions 
A)  Degree to which the theory may sensitize people 
B)  Testability and fit to the research evidence 
C)  Logical soundness 
D)  Ability to make sense out of several conflicting positions

Question 13

Give a reason why a theory might be discarded.

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
∙ Doesn't fit ev

Question 14

Classical theories do not focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal statutes. 
B)  The rights of humans. 
C)  The pathology of criminal behavior. 
D)  Governmental structures. 
A)  Legal statutes. 
B)  The rights of humans. 
C)  The pathology of criminal behavior. 
D)  Governmental structures.

Question 15

Theories about theories are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unit theories 
B)  Metatheories 
C)  Macrotheories 
D)  Bridging theories 
A)  Unit theories 
B)  Metatheories 
C)  Macrotheories 
D)  Bridging theories

Question 16

Structural theories of crime propose that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The process of how one becomes a criminal is a crucial focus of the theory. 
B)  Crime rates will vary as social organization changes. 
C)  Theories should be created piece-by-piece like buildings. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The process of how one becomes a criminal is a crucial focus of the theory. 
B)  Crime rates will vary as social organization changes. 
C)  Theories should be created piece-by-piece like buildings. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

Identify the different ways that theories can be classified.

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
∙ Abst

Question 18

Most of today's theories are positivist ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Qualitative theory excludes which one of the following factors:

Accepted Answer

A)  Logical soundness. 
B)  Sensitizing ability. 
C)  The ability to make sense of conflicting positions. 
D)  The ability to be tested statistically. 
A)  Logical soundness. 
B)  Sensitizing ability. 
C)  The ability to make sense of conflicting positions. 
D)  The ability to be tested statistically.

Question 20

Discuss what we mean by the "context" of a theory.

Accepted Answer

Key points may include:
*The context of

The major difference between metatheory and unit theory is that metatheory discusses process and unit theory discusses structure.

Explain the relationship between theory, research and policy.

Thomas Kuhn purported that new theories which get accepted are those which make sense out of conflicting evidence that old theories cannot explain.

Which term below applies to a theory that is not really macro or micro but rather in-between?

Processual theories of crime generally:

A ______ theory is one that assumes that people are naturally in agreement on what constitutes crime and criminal behavior.

Define and discuss what theory is, and what its purpose is.

Microtheories are similar to which one of the following:

A good theory is one that best fits the research evidence and can be ______.

The textbook suggests that the proper order for solving problems of crime and criminal justice would be:

The most common approach to determining a "good" theory is:

Give a reason why a theory might be discarded.

Classical theories do not focus on:

Theories about theories are known as:

Structural theories of crime propose that:

Identify the different ways that theories can be classified.

Most of today's theories are positivist ones.

Qualitative theory excludes which one of the following factors:

Discuss what we mean by the "context" of a theory.

The Classical School

The Positive School

The Chicago School

Differential Association Theory

Anomie Theory

Subculture Theories

Labeling Theory

Conflict Theory

Gender-Based Theories

Social Control Theory

Social Learning Theory

Rational Theories

Contemporary Theories of Process

Contemporary Integrative and Critical Theories

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Exam 1: Introduction

The major difference between metatheory and unit theory is that metatheory discusses process and unit theory discusses structure.

Explain the relationship between theory, research and policy.

Thomas Kuhn purported that new theories which get accepted are those which make sense out of conflicting evidence that old theories cannot explain.

Which term below applies to a theory that is not really macro or micro but rather in-between?

Processual theories of crime generally:

A ______ theory is one that assumes that people are naturally in agreement on what constitutes crime and criminal behavior.

Define and discuss what theory is, and what its purpose is.

Microtheories are similar to which one of the following:

A good theory is one that best fits the research evidence and can be ______.

The textbook suggests that the proper order for solving problems of crime and criminal justice would be:

The most common approach to determining a "good" theory is:

Give a reason why a theory might be discarded.

Classical theories do not focus on:

Theories about theories are known as:

Structural theories of crime propose that:

Identify the different ways that theories can be classified.

Most of today's theories are positivist ones.

Qualitative theory excludes which one of the following factors:

Discuss what we mean by the "context" of a theory.

The Classical School

The Positive School

The Chicago School

Differential Association Theory

Anomie Theory

Subculture Theories

Labeling Theory

Conflict Theory

Gender-Based Theories

Social Control Theory

Social Learning Theory

Rational Theories

Contemporary Theories of Process

Contemporary Integrative and Critical Theories

Filters