CFE – Fraud Prevention and Deterrence — Question 31

_______________ is the criminological theory that presents as a conscious decision that can be deterred by reducing opportunities for criminal activity and increasing the personal risk to an individual of being caught and punished.

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, Rational choice theory, posits that individuals make decisions to commit crimes based on a cost-benefit analysis. The other theories, such as Differential association theory and Routine activities theory, focus on social influences and patterns rather than individual decision-making and deterrence.