Match the following terms to their definitions

1. Persistent thief
a. A preference for a certain type of criminal offense
2. Offense specialization
b. A person whose property crimes are guided mainly by opportunity
3. Professional criminal
c. A person who continues to commit property crimes despite not having a high level of success
4. Occasional offender
d. A person who makes a living from property crimes and engages in offending that is planned


1. c
2. a
3. d
4. b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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