Which Statement Summarizes a Rational Choice Theorist's View of Crime

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement summarizes a rational choice theorist's view of crime?

• A)Crime occurs when values and beliefs are structured to include a criminal norm.
• B)It is a matter of an offender being in the right place at the right time.
• C)Crime occurs when an offender decides that the rewards outweigh the risks.
• D)Criminals are born with the genetic predisposition toward deviance.

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Definitions:

Continuous Process

An ongoing series of actions or operations that proceed without interruption or in a seamless manner, often resulting in incremental improvements or steady progression.

Developmental Change

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Nature

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Nurture

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