
Rational Choice and Deterrence
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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Cora Kramer
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Open Ended
Assuming the rational choice theory is true, why is deterrence the best way to prevent crime?
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What is the CRAVED Model? Discuss three factors from this model that would indicate a higher chance of theft occurring.
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The concept of general deterrence states that crime can be controlled by making sure the punishment outweighs the benefits of the crime. Why would this help control crime?
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Match
Match the following
crime can be controlled by making sure the punishment outweighs the benefit of the crime
the threat of punishment can reduce the frequency, severity, or duration of a crime, but not eliminate it
sanctions should be powerful enough to prevent recidivism
keeping offenders in confinement will eliminate the risk of committing further offenses
punishment should be proportional to the damage or hurt caused by the crime
General Deterrence
Restrictive Deterrence
Specific Deterrence
Incapacitation effect
"Just Desert"
General Deterrence
Restrictive Deterrence
Specific Deterrence
Incapacitation effect
"Just Desert"
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Open Ended
Why does the "just desert" model suggest that punishment based on deterrence or incapacitation is wrong? What do you think?
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Open Ended
Exit ticket: Overall, do you believe that the rational choice theory is true? To what degree do you think it's true (always true, true most of the time. sometimes true, rarely true, never true)? Explain your opinion. Give at least two specific reasons to support your answer.
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