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Which of the following crime theories is supported by the following scenario: Miranda, a 32-year-old single mother of 4 young children, works as a prostitute 3 nights a week. She figures that even if she does eventually get caught, the punishment wont be nearly as bad as missing out on the hundreds of dollars she makes each night.
a. Rational Choice Theory
b. Psychological Theory
c. Sociological Theory
d. Political
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