Joe, Greg, and David, are 16-year-old males who live in a mid-size Midwestern city. While none of them have ever been formally arrested, each has had a couple of run-ins with the police. One evening, while leaving the local park, they notice a late-model BMW parked in a dimly lit area with the keys in the ignition and the door unlocked; they decided to take the vehicle for a joy ride. According to rational choice theory, what factors play a role here?
a. social and personal factors
b. environmental and legal factors
c. family and community factors
d. personal and situational factors
Answer: d. personal and situational factors
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