A Theory of Crime in Which Offenders Weigh the Possible

question 36

Multiple Choice

A theory of crime in which offenders weigh the possible benefits of criminal activity against the costs of being apprehended is:

• A) Rational choice theory
• B) Social disorganization theory
• C) Social process theory
• D) Trait theory

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