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Jul 3, 2024

A Rational criminal tries to steal a purse but ends up getting caught bcz of an irrational small child, Next time he pickpocketed undercover-detective

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 of Criminal Behaviour

Understanding criminal behaviour through the lens of rational choice theory offers fascinating insights into the decision-making process of individuals involved in illegal activities, such as burglaries. This theory delves into how people carefully weigh the potential rewards and risks of criminal acts before deciding. 

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫:  

When contemplating a burglary, they meticulously evaluate the rewards they could reap from the crime. This involves carefully assessing the monetary value of items that can be stolen and any other desirable gains. These perceived benefits, acting as potent motivators, often lead individuals to seriously consider engaging in unlawful activities, highlighting the charm of potential rewards in the decision-making process. 

Imagine a scene where individuals find themselves at a fork in the road of decision-making, with one path by the glittering allure of rewards like money and valuables, while the other path is veiled in bad shadows of potential risks. As they stand at this critical juncture, carefully weighing their options, they peer into the dark shadows that conceal the looming presence of law enforcement and the burden of legal consequences. Despite these daunting risks casting a shadow over their choices, the seductive sparkle of rewards shines even more brighter, drawing them closer like a moth to a flame. It's a moment of delicate balance, a precarious dance between the tantalising rewards and the foreboding risks, with the individuals navigating the fork in the road with a mix of cautious calculation and perhaps a lot of overconfidence in their ability to outsmart the potential legal consequences looming ahead.

After meticulous consideration of both the rewards and dangers, individuals make a calculated decision regarding whether to proceed with the burglary. If they believe that the benefits of the crime outweigh the risks involved, they are more likely to rationalise engaging in illegal behaviour.  


𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬. In criminal behaviour, individuals weigh the expected benefits of the crime against the potential negative consequences to determine whether the crime is worth committing.  

In conclusion, rational choice theory highlights the decision-making process by examining how individuals balance the anticipated rewards with the perceived risks. It sheds light on the psychological and economic factors that influence individuals' choices to engage in unlawful actions. The theory stresses the fears and the role of perceived risks as deterrents and the individual's self-interest as a motivator in the decision-making process.

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