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Jack Wanted a New IPad, but He Did Not Want

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Jack wanted a new iPad, but he did not want to spend the money he was saving for his ski trip.  He then considered stealing one from a local bookstore where security was lax.  Jack deliberated between the pros-new iPad and ski trip-and the cons- getting caught for stealing the iPad.  Given the slipshod security at the bookstore, Jack decided to steal an iPad.  Of the following theories of crime and delinquency, which one best explains Jack's behavior?


A) Rational choice
B) Neurological
C) Specific deterrence
D) Routine activities

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