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1
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Name one characteristic of a good theory.

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Testable
Wide scope
Logical Concept

2
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Scholars use objective evidence and systematic observation to construct their theory.

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True

3
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Regarding theories, define wide scope. Theories are general musings about phenomenon.

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False

4
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Regarding theory what does wide scope mean?

A

Cover a large area

5
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Know three ways of classifying theories. Which of the following are ways of classifying theories.
Macro, Micro, Classical, Positivist, Structure vs. Process

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All of the above

6
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Data that measures and studies crime rates, would be an example of macro theory.

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True

7
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The ideas of utilitarianism and Hedonistic calculus originated with Jeremy Bentham.

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True

8
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Positivist theorist use the scientific method to verify a theory.

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True

9
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Conflict theory is based upon Marxism.

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True

10
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Scholars proposing classical theory were influenced by the age of enlightenment.

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True

11
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Scholars proposing classical theory were influenced by the industrial revolution.

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False

12
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The emphasis on moral responsibility and civic duty is characteristic of classical theory.

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True

13
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The emphasis on moral responsibility and civic duty is characteristic of what?

A

Classical Theory

14
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In order for deterrence to work, the punishment must be swift, certain and severe enough to outweigh the pleasure of committing a crime.

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True

15
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Positivist scholars were primilry scientists, mathematicians, doctors, and astronomers.

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True

16
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Positivist scholars were primarily writers and philosophers.

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False

17
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Gabriel Tarde was a French judge who believed criminals began as children who were abandoned, lacked education and lacked food.

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True

18
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Scholars who supported biological positivism believed that crime was a result of unborn abnormalities that could be observed in the body.

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true

19
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An example of biological theorists.

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Lombroso