Rational Choice Theory

What is the main premise of Rational Choice Theory?

• People make decisions based on emotions.

• People make decisions based on rational calculations.

• People make decisions based on societal norms.

• People make decisions based on random choices.

Which of the following is a key concept in Rational Choice Theory?

• Social bonds

• Free will

• Genetic predisposition

• Environmental factors

Rational Choice Theory suggests that individuals weigh the and of their actions.

• risks; rewards

• emotions; feelings

• social norms; values

• genetic factors; environmental influences

According to Rational Choice Theory, crime can be reduced by:

• Increasing social bonds

• Enhancing genetic predispositions

• Increasing the costs of committing crime

• Reducing environmental factors

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of Rational Choice Theory?

• A) It oversimplifies human behavior.

• B) It ignores emotional and psychological factors.

• C) It assumes all individuals have equal access to information.

What does Biological Positivism Theory focus on?

• Rational decision-making

• Genetic and biological factors

• Social and environmental influences

• Free will and choice

Who is considered the father of Biological Positivism?

• Cesare Lombroso

• Emile Durkheim

• Jeremy Bentham

• Travis Hirschi

Biological Positivism Theory suggests that criminal behavior is influenced by:

• Rational calculations

• Social norms

• Genetic and biological factors

• Environmental influences

Which of the following is a key concept in Biological Positivism?

• Free will

• Social bonds

• Genetic predisposition

• Rational calculations

According to Biological Positivism, which of the following could be a cause of criminal behavior?

• Lack of social bonds

• Genetic abnormalities