Theories Test 3

Macro

• large scale

• small scale

Micro

• large scale

• small scale

What is the most common model used for theories?

• bioecosocial

• biopsychosocial

• ecosocial

• psychosocial

What is the most important part of evaluating a theory

• research

• scope

• empirical validity

• logic

Classical Theory

• Crime is cause by natural forces

• looks deeper into the effect of the mind

• Crime is learned from others

• labels are assigned in society

Intervention in CJS is usually based on concepts of being...

• Swift

• Certain

• Severe

• Rational

What does classical theory present?

• People are rational and pursue own interest

• People minimize pain and maximize pleasure

• People are stupid and make dumb choices

• Everyone is above the law

What are the two deterrence principles?

• General

• Specific

• Indifferent

• Secretive

Rational Choice Theory

• bounded rationality, specific/limited to

  individual differences in critical thinking, communication

• manipulating something in the

  environment to reduce crime and criminality

• Crime is political, rich protect advantaged status, repress the

  poor and minorities

• Believes society is a dynamic state of conflict among many groups

Early Biological Theory

• Born criminal, inferior, euthanasia

• genetic, traits, neurophysiological focus

• looking deeper into the effect of the mind

• Crime is learned from others