Situational Action Theory Flashcards by mnkern @iastate.edu | Brainscape

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Situational action theory explained

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Moral action to crime

Example: a starving man stealing bread

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Rational action

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Justified in committing the crime

Pros and cons are assessed

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Action alternatives

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Same as rational action, but no choice for low risk, low reward

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