Before Choosing to Commit a Crime, ________ Criminals Evaluate the Risk

question 48

Multiple Choice

Before choosing to commit a crime, ________ criminals evaluate the risk of apprehension, the seriousness of punishment, the potential value, and the immediate need for criminal gain.

• A) reasoning
• B) opportunity
• C) specific
• D) need

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Definitions:

Encumbrances

Legal claims or liens on property or assets, which can affect the ability to transfer ownership free and clear.

Ostomies

Surgical procedures that create an opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes.

Crack Cocaine

A potent form of cocaine that is smoked and delivers an intense, short-lived high, known for its high potential for addiction.

Addiction

A chronic condition that affects the brain’s reward, motivation, and memory functions, leading to compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.