_______________ states that crime occurs when there is an intersection in time and space of a motivated offender, an attractive target, and a lack of capable guardianship.People's daily routine activities affect the likelihood they will be an attractive target and will encounter an offender in a situation where no effective guardianship is present.
A) Deterrence theory
B) Strain theory
C) Routine activities theory
D) Differential association

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The statement describes the main principles of Routine activities theory, which suggests that crime occurs when three elements - a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of capable guardianship - converge in time and space. The theory posits that people's daily routines and activities impact their likelihood of becoming a target and encountering a motivated offender in a situation devoid of effective third-party assistance. Therefore, option C, Routine activities theory, is the best choice.

_______________ States That Crime Occurs When There Is an Intersection