This is the time when a new paradigm is adopted. This new paradigm is independent from previous ones and is accepted by the scientific community. After the new paradigm has been accepted, the normal scientific phase begins. This is the qualitative leap that science makes according to Kuhn to effectively solve scientific problems. This can be a rotating cycle that can continue an unknown number of times if necessary. Paradigms of Criminology Criminology has various paradigms within it, there are macro and micro paradigms that measure different levels of analysis, and different variables. Macro-level theories focus on how society as a whole relates to crime, while micro levels seek to explain how and why individuals become involved in crime. Criminology attempts to predict the unpredictable, that is, human actions. Multiple theories compete to solve the same puzzle and understand why people commit crimes. General strain theory states that crime is caused by individuals who experience strain and deal with it by committing crimes (Agnew, 1992). Self-control theory holds that an individual's level of self-control will prevent a person from committing a crime. These two theories conflict in explaining why people cause crimes; the self-control theory states that people are intrinsically capable of committing crimes because they avoid pain and seek pleasure (Gottfredson, & Hirschi,