According to Routine Activities and Lifestyles Theory, Why Does Offending

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to routine activities and lifestyles theory, why does offending increase the risk that one will be victimized?

• A) Offenders provoke the people around them.
• B) Offending can be viewed as part of a risky lifestyle.
• C) Offenders live in a culture that supports violence.
• D) Offenders have low self-control.

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