According to Rational Choice Theory,why Might a Criminal Decide Not

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to rational choice theory,why might a criminal decide not to commit crime?

• A)The criminal has developed a conscience as he/she matured.
• B)The criminal has legitimate means to achieve financial success and does not need to commit crime.
• C)The criminal perceives the crime is too risky.
• D)The criminal has learned that crime is only one of many solutions to their personal problems.

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