According to the Routine Activities Theory, Which of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to the routine activities theory, which of the following is not an element that must be present for crime to occur?

• A) presence of motivated offenders
• B) absence of capable guardians
• C) motivations to commit crime
• D) availability of suitable targets

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Definitions:

Separate Identities

The concept of distinguishing or individualizing characteristics that make a person, group, or entity distinct from others.

Reproductive Isolation

A collection of mechanisms, behaviors, and physiological processes that prevent the members of two different species that cross or mate from producing offspring, or ensure any offspring are sterile.

Mating Patterns

The behaviors and strategies organisms use to find, select, and mate with partners, which can vary greatly among species.

Gamete Incompatibility

A reproductive barrier where gametes (sperm and egg) from different species fail to attract each other or function properly, preventing fertilization.