The Perspective That "Crime Will Be Less Likely When the Potential

question 29

Short Answer

The perspective that "crime will be less likely when the potential for getting caught outweighs any likely benefits of breaking the law" is known as ________ theory.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A training technique where the vigor of a conduct is adjusted by the use of reinforcements or sanctions.

Classical

Relating to traditional concepts, styles, or methods that have been established over a long period.

Organizational Behavior

The study of how individuals and groups act within the constructs of an organization, and the impact these behaviors have on organizational functioning.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is only sometimes reinforced, known to significantly increase the rate of response and resistance to extinction.