According to Choice Theorists, Offenders

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to choice theorists, offenders:

• A)are rational actors who choose to crime because they believe their actions will be beneficial
• B)are compelled to engage in crime because of specific physical or psychological conditions
• C)developed abnormal personality types
• D)have hormonal imbalances that have not been detected

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Definitions:

Intraracial

Pertaining to relationships or interactions that occur within the same racial group.

Victim-precipitated

Victim-precipitated refers to situations in which a victim’s actions or behavior contribute to the occurrence of a crime against them.

Acquaintance Rape

Sexual assault committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, coworker, or classmate, as opposed to a stranger.

Verbal Coercion

The act of using words and language to compel or force someone unwillingly to do something.