Question 1

Theory competition involves ______ and _______ comparison of two or more theories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theory competition involves ______ and _______ comparison...

Question 2

What variable is the most frequently added (new) to a criminological theory that doesn't have it to begin with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coping with strain 
B)  Relative deprivation 
C)  The delinquent peer effect 
D)  Capitalist war-mongering

Question 3

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Theory construction

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

In _______________ integration the propositions of one theory are simply linked to the propositions of another theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _______________ integration the propositions of one...

Question 6

Haynie's (2001) elaborated theory incorporated social control theories along with the properties of social networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements best characterizes the empirical support which has been found for psychological theories, such as those emphasizing personality tendencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Invalidated and rarely taken seriously 
B)  Limited support 
C)  Strong support and the basis for policy for all offenders

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

When factors are known to be connected with crime and are connected to new ideas, this is a process termed _________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When factors are known to be connected...

Question 10

New ideas in criminology are usually drawn only from images.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______________ is still considered the dominant theoretical perspective in criminal justice policy and practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is still considered the dominant theoretical...

Question 12

_______________ _______________ is the process whereby new theories and refinements of existing theories are made

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ _______________ is the process whereby new...

Question 13

Most theories in criminology are either completely accepted or completely rejected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Theory testing is also referred to as __________ __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theory testing is also referred to as...

Question 15

Conflict and critical theories of crime do not normally enjoy much empirical support except when they do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abandon their commitment to socialism or communism 
B)  Focus on law formation and not law breaking 
C)  Consider things from the victim's point of view 
D)  Are congruent with a deterrence policy

Question 16

Besides evaluating or assessing criminological theories on the empirical support found for them, what other way do most scholars evaluate or assess theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  In terms of their political ideology 
B)  In pure conceptual and logical contexts 
C)  On grounds of who has published the most 
D)  On the basis of the theory developer's prestige

Question 17

Which of the following conclusions is true concerning the current assessment of subcultural theories in criminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have never really been tested. 
B)  They have been extensively tested. 
C)  They have always provided guidance to other theories. 
D)  They are a necessary part of all other theories.

Question 18

Theory can generally be extended in one of three ways: theoretical integration, emergence of original theory, and __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theory can generally be extended in one...

Question 19

A criminological theory may be supported by empirical research in one country at a certain time, but not in another country at a different time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the terms with the definition and/or description
-Theory competition

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

Exam 10: Evaluating and Integrating Theory

Theory competition involves and _ comparison of two or more theories.

What variable is the most frequently added (new) to a criminological theory that doesn't have it to begin with?

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theory construction

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

In _______________ integration the propositions of one theory are simply linked to the propositions of another theory.

Haynie's (2001) elaborated theory incorporated social control theories along with the properties of social networks.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the empirical support which has been found for psychological theories, such as those emphasizing personality tendencies?

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

When factors are known to be connected with crime and are connected to new ideas, this is a process termed _ __.

New ideas in criminology are usually drawn only from images.

_______________ is still considered the dominant theoretical perspective in criminal justice policy and practices.

_ _ is the process whereby new theories and refinements of existing theories are made

Most theories in criminology are either completely accepted or completely rejected.

Theory testing is also referred to as __.

Conflict and critical theories of crime do not normally enjoy much empirical support except when they do what?

Besides evaluating or assessing criminological theories on the empirical support found for them, what other way do most scholars evaluate or assess theories?

Which of the following conclusions is true concerning the current assessment of subcultural theories in criminology?

Theory can generally be extended in one of three ways: theoretical integration, emergence of original theory, and .

A criminological theory may be supported by empirical research in one country at a certain time, but not in another country at a different time.

Match the terms with the definition and/or description -Theory competition