Which Theory Would Explain How a Person Who Would Normally

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which theory would explain how a person who would normally not steal may decide to steal mulch from Home Depot when the clerk miscounted the number of bags at checkout?

• A)Rational Choice Theory
• B)Crime Pattern Theory
• C)Routine Activities Theory
• D)Routine Pattern Theory

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