CRIM 2650 Study Guide - Final Guide: General Strain Theory, Deterrence Theory, Labeling Theory
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Review: midterm information and instructures, midterm overview, optional informal q&a, december 22nd - please remember to put name of tutorial leader and number. 5 questions (3 short answer - 15 marks) (2 long answer - 35 marks) 3 short answer questions define, describe, and/or explain: theories, differences/similari- ties, underlying assumptions, assumptions, significance, connection to context) should be no longer than a paragraph. 2 long answer (apply theory and develop policy implications) General theory of crime: it is a sociologi- School, broken windows, and cultural deviance theory) theories (differential association and neutraliza- tion) social control theory and labelling theory (becker, braithwaite) Tips flip your midterm over, for more questions please answer the question that is actually asked of you. Sometimes the question can be simple (what is anomie) do not bead around the bush, just get straight to the point. Long answer questions: not necessarily an essay question thesis/intro/conclusion not neces- sary.
