Routine Activity Theory Suggests That Decreases in Crime Are Due

question 4

Multiple Choice

Routine activity theory suggests that decreases in crime are due to:

• A) A decrease in opportunity
• B) An increase in capable guardians
• C) A lack of motivated offenders
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Standard

A level of quality or attainment used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

Selfish

Prioritizing one's own needs or desires over those of others; acting with concern for oneself above others or the common good.

Rational

Pertaining to reasoning or logical thinking, often involving a systematic process of thinking to arrive at a conclusion.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality responsible for dealing with reality, balancing the demands of the id and superego.