Explain lifestyles theory.

What will be an ideal response?


The lifestyles theory claims that individuals increase their probability of becoming victims (as well as offenders) according to the type of lifestyle they choose. However, some recent reviews of the literature have noted the strong, perhaps even redundant, relationship between lifestyles theory and the more established routine activities theory.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The strategy for police to primarily focus on disorder, minor crimes, and the appearance of crime is called

A. aggressive peace policing. B. problem oriented policing. C. zero-tolerance policing. D. minor crime enforcement.

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The "slow plea of guilty" occurs when decision makers have already made up their minds about the case, but the defense attorney goes through the motions of putting up a fight against the decision

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is an attribute of the Old Terrorism?

A. loose cell-based networks B. skillful manipulation of the media C. political vagueness D. a "surgical" selection of targets

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