According to the Rational Choice Approach, the Decision to Commit

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to the rational choice approach, the decision to commit crime is structured by ______.

• A) ​the presence of crime encouragers and absence of crime discouragers
• B) ​the characteristics of the victim and how the victim may react
• C) ​the absence or presence of competing offenders
• D) ​where the crime occurs and the characteristics of the target

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Definitions:

Rooting

A reflex in newborns where they turn their head toward anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, searching for the nipple to begin feeding.

Swallowing

The complex process involving the throat and esophagus by which food or liquid moves from the mouth to the stomach.

Sucking

A natural reflex for babies allowing them to feed by drawing milk from the breast or bottle.

Psychological Condition

A state of one's mental or emotional state that affects their behavior, perception, and well-being.