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[Fraud Risk Management]
The availability of suitable targets, absence of capable guardians, and presence of motivated offenders are the three most important elements that influence crime according to which of the following criminological theories?
Suggested Answer: B
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Stephane
3 months ago
Definitely B. It’s about the situation, not just the people.
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Winfred
3 months ago
I thought about A, but it doesn’t cover the elements well.
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Malcolm
3 months ago
I feel confident about B too. It’s all about opportunity!
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Maynard
3 months ago
I was torn between B and C. But B feels right.
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Mona
3 months ago
I agree, Alex. It fits the elements perfectly.
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Kanisha
3 months ago
I think it's B) Routine activities theory. Makes sense!
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Lettie
4 months ago
Nah, I think it's C) Rational choice theory.
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Regenia
4 months ago
Wow, I didn't know that! Sounds interesting!
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Reynalda
4 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought it was more about social factors.
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Lindy
5 months ago
Totally agree, that theory makes the most sense!
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Alesia
6 months ago
It's B) Routine activities theory.
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Margarett
6 months ago
I’m torn between Routine Activities Theory and Social Control Theory. I need to remember which one focuses more on the absence of guardians.
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Val
6 months ago
I feel like we had a practice question on this! It was definitely about the elements of crime, and I think it was Routine Activities Theory.
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Margurite
6 months ago
I remember discussing how the presence of motivated offenders ties into Rational Choice Theory, but that doesn't seem to fit the whole question.
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Lavonda
7 months ago
I think this might be related to Routine Activities Theory, but I'm not entirely sure.