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audie

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Define and discuss what theory is, and what its purpose is.
 
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Match the type of theory in Column1 with its best description in Column 2
 
  1. Macrotheory
  a. Based on idea that people disagree and only powerful groups benefit from law.
  2. Metatheory
  b. Looks at both how social structure operates and how individuals become criminal.
  3. Bridging Theory
  c. Broad explanations of social structure effects with emphasis on rates of crime (epidemiology).
  4. Conflict Theory
  d. Focus on pathology using scientific methods to treat and prevent crime.
  5. Microtheory
  e. Etiological explanations for individual and small groups criminal behavior.
  6. Positivist Theory
  f. Less testable theories about theory itself.



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canderson530

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Key points may include:
 Theory explains behavior and events, trends and processes.
 Theory is based on research evidence tested with scientific methods.
 Theory helps us determine factors related to crime so that we can treat and prevent.
 Theory can be macro or micro and involve structural or process components.
 Theory can be concrete or abstract.
 Theory can be rooted in biology, psychology or sociology traditions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
1. c
2. f
3. b
4. a
5. e
6. d




audie

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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