Chapter 13: Rational Theories
Learning Objectives
Write a three Page Review (300-400 words). Your review may include all aspects of the learning objectives or some partial selected areas of the learning objectives below.
1: Discuss all of the different elements involved in crime according to lifestyle theory.
2: Explain the various factors that interact in order for crime to occur according to routine activities theory.
3: Describe what is meant by routine activities and how these have changed over time in our society.
4: Outline the process of decision making that takes place relative to committing a crime according to the rational choice perspective.
5: Describe the types of policies and programs that are suggested by theories based on a rational approach to crime.