This week has covered several theories of crime causation including Rational Choice Theory, Trait Theory, and the Developmental Theories; Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory.
Select one of these theories that you feel best describes why crime occurs, and write a well-constructed, one page essay or more explaining how this theory applies to crime and criminals. What causes criminals to act and therefore crimes to occur?
Please provide any examples you feel exemplify your argument, but be sure to cite and reference the article where you retrieve information regarding your example.