Criminological Theory, Williams - Exam Preparation Test Bank (Downloadable Doc)

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, Section Four

TEST BANK


CHAPTER 1

Introduction

Chapter 1 Multiple Choice

1. A theory that is assessed by measurement and testing is referred to as:
a. Metatheory.
b. Quantitative.
c. Qualitative.
d. Microtheory.
Answer: b
Objective: Summarize the various ways to classify criminological theories.
Page number: 4
Level: Basic

2. Qualitative theory excludes which one of the following factors:
a. Logical soundness
b. Sensitizing ability
c. The ability to make sense of conflicting positions
d. The ability to be tested statistically
Answer: d
Objective: Summarize the various ways to classify criminological theories.
Page number: 4
Level: Intermediate

3. Theories about theories are known as:
a. Unit theories.
b. Metatheories.
c. Macrotheories.
d. Bridging theories.
Answer: b
Objective: Compare and contrast major types of theories.
Page number: 6
Level: Basic

4. Microtheories are similar to which one of the following:
a. Process theories
b. Structure theories
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, c. Unit theories
d. Bridging theories
Answer: a
Objective: Compare and contrast major types of theories.
Page number: 7
Level: Intermediate

5. Classical theories do not focus on:
a. Legal statutes.
b. The rights of humans.
c. The pathology of criminal behavior.
d. Governmental structures.
Answer: c
Objective: Summarize the various ways to classify criminological theories.
Page number: 8
Level: Intermediate

6. Structural theories of crime propose that:
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
Answer: b
Objective: Summarize the various ways to classify criminological theories.
Page number: 8
Level: Intermediate

7. The most common approach to determining a “good” theory is the:
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.
Answer: b
Objective: Describe some of the characteristics of a good theory.
Page number: 4
Level: Basic

8. Which of the following terms applies to a theory that is not really macro or micro, but
rather in-between?
a. Bridging theory
b. Combinational theory
c. Multi-factor theory
d. Synthetic theory
Answer: a
Objective: Explain the difference between a macro and a micro theory.
Page number: 7
Level: Basic
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, 9. The textbook suggests that the proper order for solving problems of crime and criminal
justice would be:
a. Research theory policy
b. Policy  research  theory
c. Theory research  policy
d. Theory  policy  research
Answer: c
Objective: Discuss the relationship between theory, research, and policy.
Page number: 11
Level: Intermediate

10. Processual theories of crime generally:
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.
Answer: c
Objective: Summarize the various ways to classify criminological theories.
Page number: 9
Level: Intermediate


Chapter 1 True-False

1. Thomas Kuhn purported that new theories which get accepted are those which make sense
out of conflicting evidence that old theories cannot explain. [p. 5]
a. True
b. False
Answer: a
Objective: Describe some of the characteristics of a good theory.
Page number: 5
Level: Basic

2. Microtheories are the most abstract of all theories.
a. True
b. False
Answer: b
Objective: Explain the difference between a macro and a micro theory.
Page number: 7
Level: Intermediate

3. Most of today’s theories are positivist ones.
a. True
b. False
Answer: a
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