Trevor is a habitual criminal offender. He has committed hundreds of burglaries and has stolen approximately 30 vehicles. Trevor was 14 when he was first arrested for stealing a car. He is now 44 years old and just got out of prison. He spent 10 years in prison for an armed robbery. There was only one time when Trevor acted with violence. When he saw a police car patrolling a neighborhood, Trevor backed out of a plan to steal a car. His fellow burglar called him a chicken and a baby. Trevor beat the other guy up. Which type of provocation motivated Trevor?
A. Market-related
B. Status-based
C. Personalistic
D. Positivist
Answer: C
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