Explain the Three Components of Felson's Routine Activities Theory

question 58

Essay

Explain the three components of Felson's routine activities theory. Provide examples of how each can affect crime.

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Definitions:

Variation

The occurrence of differences among individuals within a population or species, resulting from genetic differences, environmental factors, or a combination of both.

Closely Related

Having a strong connection or similarity to something, often used to describe familial or genetic links.

Preadaptations

Preadaptations are characteristics of organisms that, by chance, provide an advantage under future environmental conditions or shifts.

Preexisting Structures

Formations or constructs that were already in place before a specified event or development.