Which of the Following Statements Best Defines the Rational Choice

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines the rational choice theory of crime?

• A) It is a theory that considers criminal behavior to be the predictable result of a person's interaction with his or her environment.
• B) It holds that wrongdoers act as if they weigh the possible benefits of criminal or delinquent activity against the expected costs of being apprehended.
• C) It is the assumption that crime is the result of frustration felt by individuals who cannot reach their financial and personal goals through legitimate means.
• D) It holds that certain biological or psychological traits in individuals could incline them toward criminal behavior.

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