Who Do Criminologists Compare Fraudsters to in Relation to Repeat

question 9

Multiple Choice

Who do criminologists compare fraudsters to in relation to repeat offenses and why?

• A) Rapists. They repeat their crimes because they are not severely punished.
• B) Shoplifters. They steal goods frequently and in small quantities until they are confronted.
• C) Bank Robbers. They steal a lot of money from wealthy sources.
• D) Bank Tellers. They have access to a large amount of resources and they are perceived to be trustworthy people.

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Definitions:

Commons Dilemma

Commons dilemma is a situation in which individuals or groups face a choice between prioritizing their personal interests or the collective good, often involving the overuse or depletion of shared resources.

Social Dilemma

A situation in which individual interests conflict with collective well-being, leading to challenges in decision-making.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A theory that suggests competition over limited resources leads to conflict and discrimination between groups.

Sherif's Summer Camp

A social psychology experiment by Muzafer Sherif that demonstrated how intergroup conflict arises from competition for resources and how such conflicts can be resolved through cooperative efforts towards shared goals.