Routine Activities Theory Emphasizes a Motivated Offender,a Suitable Target,and

question 10

Multiple Choice

Routine activities theory emphasizes a motivated offender,a suitable target,and:

• A) the anomic conditions of modern industrial society
• B) a deviant subculture
• C) the inherent reinforcement of the deviant act
• D) the absence of a capable guardian
• E) negative reinforcement in the form of punishment

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Definitions:

Consequentialism

An ethical theory that judges whether something is right or wrong based on the consequences of the action, rather than the action itself.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Ethical Relativism

The theory that moral principles are not universal but instead vary depending on culture, individual perspective, or societal norms.

Objective Standards

Criteria established by facts or law to make judgments based on unbiased benchmarks or guidelines rather than personal feelings or opinions.