Construction Crews Are Constantly Annoyed at the Way People, Mostly

question 130

Multiple Choice

Construction crews are constantly annoyed at the way people, mostly teenage boys, steal orange cones and flashing pylons that mark construction zones. According to Jack Katz, why does this sort of deviance happen?

• A) The thieves find these items aesthetically appealing but don't know where to buy them.
• B) The thieves are afflicted with a psychological disorder like kleptomania, which compels them to steal.
• C) The thieves are usually planning on reselling the materials on the black market.
• D) This sort of deviance produces a rush of energy and excitement.
• E) This sort of deviance is often motivated by a genuine need for the construction materials stolen.

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