Deck 4 - Deterrence & Rational Choice Theory
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13 Terms
Deterrence Theory
A theory that aims to prevent crime by making punishment outweigh the benefits of offending.
Rational Choice Theory
A theory that argues offenders make rational decisions by weighing the potential rewards against the potential costs
General Deterrence
Punishment designed to discourage the general public from offending
Specific Deterrence
Punishment designed to prevent a particular offender from reoffending
Certainty of Punishment
The likelihood that an offender will be caught and punished
Severity of Punishment
The seriousness or harshness of a punishment
Celerity of Punishment
How quickly punishment follows the offence
Bounded Rationality
The idea that decision-making is limited by information, time and individual ability
Opportunity
Situations that make committing a crime possible or easier.
Situational Crime Prevention
Strategies that reduce opportunities for crime by making offending more difficult or risky
Routine Activity Theory
Crime occurs when a motivated offender, a suitable target and the absence of a capable guardian come together
Capable Guardian
A person or measure that discourages or prevents crime
Deterrence vs Rational Choice
Deterrence: Punishment prevents crime.
Rational Choice: Offenders weigh costs and benefits.