Posted: January 11th, 2016

Rational choice perspective on criminal activity

Consider the case of Armed Robbers that Decker et al. have described. What parts of the actions were rational? Based on what we have discussed so far in this class, can you think of any counter arguments to the rational choice perspective on criminal activity in general?

You can also rely on the optional reading “Sneaky Thrills” to formulate your response.

References: Textbook:
Cullen, Francis T., Agnew Robert, Wilcox Pamela. (2014). Criminological Theory: Past to Present. Fifth Edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press