The Rational Choice Perspective in Criminology

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According to the rational choice perspective, what factors do offenders consider before making decisions about whether to commit crimes?

  • Formal and informal sanctions (correct)
  • Social disapproval and potential rewards
  • Legal and situational factors
  • Money and power

What is the main difference between the rational choice perspective and other sociological and psychological theories?

  • The rational choice perspective focuses on the influence of structural factors on decision-making.
  • The rational choice perspective emphasizes the importance of self-reported intentions to commit crime.
  • The rational choice perspective places greater value on legal consequences of committing crime.
  • The rational choice perspective considers a broader array of influences on decision-making. (correct)

What has the rational choice perspective been successfully revised to explain?

  • The role of deterrence theory in criminal decision-making.
  • The importance of situational crime prevention techniques. (correct)
  • The influence of structural factors on criminal decision-making.
  • The process of good decision-making.

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