______ assumes that individuals are rational and weigh the potential benefits against the potential costs of engaging in a criminal act.

a. Rational choice theory
b. Deterrence theory
c. Neoclassical theory
d. Routine activities theory


a. Rational choice theory

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Practical wisdom is useless according to Aristotle.

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Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's view on plea bargaining?

a. The Court supports it unequivocally. b. The Court supports it but requires that certain procedures be followed. c. The Court disagrees with it. d. None of the above

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The difference between an ethical dilemma and an ethical issue is that:

a. The former is more important than the latter b. the latter involves a public policy question c. the latter involves questions of individual ethical conduct d. the former involves conflicting principles, while the latter does not

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The early works of social disorganization theory took place in which U.S. city?

a) Chicago b) St. Louis c) Los Angeles d) New York City

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