What is a Rational Choice Theory?

What will be an ideal response?


A perspective on crime causation that holds that criminality is the result of conscious choice. Rational choice theory predicts that individuals will choose to commit crime when the benefits of doing so outweigh the costs of disobeying the law.

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_____ includes conduct that would be criminal if an adult engaged in it

a. Crime c. Delinquency b. Violation d. Status offense

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What are the four ranks of leadership among police?

A. Sergeant, Captain, Lieutenant, and Lead Detective B. Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Chief C. Sergeant, Captain, Lieutenant and Command Chief D. Sergeant, Lieutenant and Corporal

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In juvenile cases, which of the following individuals renders the decision in a case?

a. jury b. judge c. prosecutor d. arresting officer

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The rationale used to justify the exclusionary rule, which is based on the notion that excluding evidence obtained in violation of the constitution prevents illegal law enforcement, is the _______________ rationale

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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