Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Rational choice theories adhere to classical school logic and were influenced by economics theories.
2. The expected utility principle is an idea that originated in social learning theory and was used by rational choice theorists to explain why some people offend more than others.
3. Broken windows theory argues that crime results from public disorder and can be managed through community policing and increases to social programs for the poor.
4. According to routine activities theory, changes in technology and the structure of the population can greatly impact crime rates.
5. Clarke and Cornish’s rational choice theory focuses more on offender decision making than societal levels of crime.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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