Rational Choice Theory Contends That Law-Violating Behavior Occurs When an Offender

question 32

Multiple Choice

Rational Choice Theory contends that law-violating behavior occurs when an offender decides to take a chance violating the law,therefore __________.

• A)the responsibility of such choices can be blamed on society
• B)the responsibility and accountability is directly on him/her
• C)the responsibility is on both the individual and society
• D)the responsibility for such choices can never be fully understood

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Definitions:

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