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rational-choice theory

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A quick definition of rational-choice theory:

Rational-choice theory is the idea that people commit crimes when they think the rewards are worth the risks. This means that if someone thinks they can get away with a crime and the benefits are greater than the consequences, they may choose to do it. Other theories, like control theory and strain theory, offer different explanations for why people commit crimes.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Rational-choice theory is the idea that criminals decide to commit a crime based on a rational calculation of the potential benefits versus the risks involved.

For example, a person may choose to steal a valuable item from a store if they believe that the benefits of having the item (such as money or personal satisfaction) outweigh the risks of getting caught and facing punishment.

Another example could be a drug dealer who decides to sell drugs because they believe the financial rewards are worth the risk of getting arrested and going to jail.

Rational-choice theory suggests that individuals make decisions based on their own self-interest and the potential rewards of their actions. It is often used to explain why some people engage in criminal behavior despite the potential consequences.

rationabili parte bonorum | rational doubt

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im distracting myself by schizo-scrolling r/lawschoolamissions and every conceivable data point on this godforsaken website
it is not working
Haaa I naturally want to do that too. I’m trying to stop. They need a surgeon general’s warning on this site for perspective law students
i spend more time on here then anything else trying to rationalize that the waves from last year will match waves for this year (they won't) and that the stats of people with the same stats are indicative of my own (they aren't)
There aren't many people in my stat range so I pretty much know every result in my range after being on here for a few years
9:28
congrats on the 172 bruce
go dawgs fr
9:29
roll tide
do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
9:32
[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
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