Match the type of theory in Column1 with its best description in Column 2

1. Macrotheory a. Based on the idea that people disagree and only powerful groups benefit from law
2. Metatheory b. Looks at both how social structure operates and how individuals become criminal
3. Bridging Theory c. Broad explanations of social structure effects with emphasis on rates of crime (epidemiology)
4. Conflict Theory d. Focus on pathology using scientific methods to treat and prevent crime
5. Microtheory e. Etiological explanations for individual and small groups' criminal behavior
6. Positivist Theory f. Less testable theories about theory itself


Answer:
1. *c
2. *f
3. *b
4. *a
5. *e
6. *d

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