Of the 6 Million Larcenies Recorded Each Year by the UCR

question 33

Short Answer

Of the 6 million larcenies recorded each year by the UCR, about ________________ percent are shoplifting incidents.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The internal drive or process that stimulates an individual to act towards achieving a goal or fulfilling a need.

Drive Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to fulfill basic biological needs.

Incentive

A motivation or reason for doing something, often a reward or benefit that encourages specific behavior.

Delay Of Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward, often associated with better psychological outcomes.