right realism evaluation

Question 1

What are the 4 strengths of the right realism theory?

Answer 1

->bennett and wright interviewed convicted burglars. It was shown they make rational choices based off risk
->Studies show people make rational choices
->RCT is supported by researchers. The degree of punishment determines how likely they are to commit a crime
->Explains petty crime like thef

Question 2

What are the weaknesses of right realism?

Answer 2

->Studies were experiments so it may not be applicable to real life
->Studies were done on unsucessful burgulars, we do not know if convicted burgulars will think the same.
->violent crimes are more impulsive rather than rational.