If a criminal were to engage in a petty crime that holds a severe consequence, such as being in possession of a small amount of marijuana that carries a heavy fine and lengthy sentence, they might weigh the costs and benefit of the crime with a different understanding than others. This is best explained by ______.
A. the rational choice perspective
B. the concept of bounded rationality
C. symbolic interactionism
D. social control theory
Answer: B
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