Rational choice perspective on criminal activity

Assignment #8

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.

Write a minimum of 350 words; don’t write more than 450 words.
References: Textbook:
Cullen, Francis T., Agnew Robert, Wilcox Pamela. (2014). Criminological Theory: Past to Present. Fifth Edition. New York, NY: Oxford

University Press