Question

although an unusual crime, dr. tibbetts provides the example of a woman attempting to break into a jail to illustrate the point of an individual ______ in a decision about criminal offending.
being possessed by evil spirits
responding to peer influences
being driven by biology
making a rational choice

Explanation:

This question relates to rational choice theory in criminology, which posits that individuals weigh costs and benefits when deciding to commit a crime. The woman attempting to break into jail would have made a deliberate, calculated choice (e.g., to see an inmate, with an understanding of the action and its risks) rather than being motivated by supernatural forces, biology, or peer pressure.

Answer:

D. making a rational choice