Chapter 5: Criminological Theory Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 15872 Alison S. Burke, David Carter, Brian Fedorek, Tiffany Morey, Lore Rutz-Burri, & Shanell Sanchez Southern Oregon University via OpenOregon 5.1: What is Theory? 5.2: What Makes a Good Theory? 5.3: Pre-Classical Theory 5.4: Classical School 5.5: Neoclassical 5.6: Positivist Criminology 5.7: Biological and Psychological Positivism 5.8: The Chicago School 5.9: Strain Theories 5.10: Learning Theories 5.11: Control Theories 5.12: Other Criminological Theories 5.13: "Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child" Myth