Which Technique of Situational Crime Prevention Seeks to Change Social

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which technique of situational crime prevention seeks to change social practices as a way of encouraging compliance with the law?

• A)Increase perceived risk
• B)Increase perceived effort
• C)Reduce anticipated rewards
• D)Reduce provocations
• E)Remove excuses

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Definitions:

Weak Axiom

A principle used in consumer choice theory that stipulates if a consumer chooses bundle A over bundle B when both are affordable, then the consumer should not choose B over A when prices change, holding income constant.

Risk Inconsistency

The phenomenon where an individual's tolerance for risk changes in unpredictable ways over time or across different contexts.

Expected Loss

The anticipated amount of loss a business might suffer due to various risk factors.

Risk Aversion

A preference for certainty over uncertainty, where an individual prefers outcomes with lower risk and potentially lower returns.