Matching
Match the type of theory with its best description
Premises:
Macrotheory
Microtheory
Conflict Theory
Metatheory
Positivist Theory
Bridging Theory
Responses:
Focus on pathology using scientific methods to treat and prevent crime.
Looks at both how social structure operates and how individuals become criminal.
Broad explanations of social structure effects with emphasis on rates of crime (epidemiology).
Based on idea that people disagree and only powerful groups benefit from law.
Etiological explanations for individual and small groups’ criminal behavior.
Less testable theories about theory itself.
Correct Answer:
Premises:
Responses:
Macrotheory
Microtheory
Conflict Theory
Metatheory
Positivist Theory
Bridging Theory
Premises:
Macrotheory
Microtheory
Conflict Theory
Metatheory
Positivist Theory
Bridging Theory
Responses:
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