1) Which of the following is true of the general theory of crime?

a) It explains crime as a natural consequence of uncontrolled human desire to seek pleasure and avoid pain.

b) It is applicable to all types of crime, except white-collar crime.

c) It suggests that criminal motivation in and of itself results in a crime.

d)It states that individuals with low self-control consider the long-term consequences of their behavior.

2) Which of the following is suggested by the rational choice theory with regard to the criminal decision-making process?

a) Cost-benefit assessments are objective and rigid.

b) Specific crime is chosen through an analysis of opportunities and the cost-benefit trade-off.

c) Objectivity of the decision process allows criminal behavior to be considered rational.

d) Offenders choose courses of action such as fraud that produce optimal rewards regardless of the effort.

3) A criminal offense is a violation of local, state, or federal law that prohibits certain conduct. T/F

4) Neutralization is a principal theory of rationalization. T/F