CFE – Fraud Prevention and Deterrence — Question 21

The availability of suitable targets, absence of capable guardians such as auditors and security personnel, and presence of motivated offenders are the three most important elements that influence crime according to which of the following criminological theories?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Routine activities theory, which posits that crime occurs when a motivated offender encounters a suitable target without capable guardians. The other options, such as Conditioning theory, Rational choice theory, and Social control theory, do not specifically focus on these three elements as the primary influences on crime.