Criminological Theory Quiz CJ1010
Test Questions and Correct Answers.
A ________ is an explanation to make sense of our observations about the world. - Answer
theory
A parsimonious theory is (select all that apply)? - Answer simple
elegant
concise
The criterion of the scientific status of theory is (select all that apply)? - Answer refutability
testability
falsifiability
Theories rarely suggest how to control, prevent, or reduce crime. - Answer false
Comte (1851) claimed human beings’ progression of knowledge goes through three separate
stages - theological, metaphysical, and ________________. - Answer scientific
Hobbs was one of the first social contract thinkers. - Answer true
The assumption that people will seek maximum pleasure and avoid pain is - Answer Hedonism
The Intelligence Quotient Test was developed by? - Answer Alfred Binet
Social disorganization is the inability of social institutions to control an individuals behavior. -
Answer true
Which theory states people should be held 100 % responsible for their actions because it was
free will. - Answer classical
Which theory implies people with certain traits will be criminal? - Answer Trait Theory
Test Questions and Correct Answers.
A ________ is an explanation to make sense of our observations about the world. - Answer
theory
A parsimonious theory is (select all that apply)? - Answer simple
elegant
concise
The criterion of the scientific status of theory is (select all that apply)? - Answer refutability
testability
falsifiability
Theories rarely suggest how to control, prevent, or reduce crime. - Answer false
Comte (1851) claimed human beings’ progression of knowledge goes through three separate
stages - theological, metaphysical, and ________________. - Answer scientific
Hobbs was one of the first social contract thinkers. - Answer true
The assumption that people will seek maximum pleasure and avoid pain is - Answer Hedonism
The Intelligence Quotient Test was developed by? - Answer Alfred Binet
Social disorganization is the inability of social institutions to control an individuals behavior. -
Answer true
Which theory states people should be held 100 % responsible for their actions because it was
free will. - Answer classical
Which theory implies people with certain traits will be criminal? - Answer Trait Theory
