Developmental and Life Course Theories Seek to Explain

question 4

Multiple Choice

Developmental and life course theories seek to explain:

• A) chronic or persistent offenders.
• B) within-individual changes in criminal behavior.
• C) desistance from criminal behavior.
• D) all of the above.
• E) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Hardwired Heuristics

Innate or instinctual mental shortcuts that humans use to make decisions or solve problems efficiently.

Dictator Games

A type of economic experiment where one participant (the "dictator") determines how to split an endowment between themselves and another participant, with no repercussions or rewards for their choice.

Ultimatum Games

A game in experimental economics, where a proposer has to decide how to divide a certain amount of money with a responder, who can accept or reject the offer.

Time Inconsistency

The tendency of people to change their plans about future actions due to a preference for immediate gratification over long-term benefits.