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Choose 1 criminological theory discussed in Chapter 3 of the textbook: Choice Theory.

Assume you're a cyber detective working for a law enforcement agency, such as the FBI, investigating a cybersecurity incident. Describe how the criminological theory you chose above can be used to profile the cybercriminal. Address how you might use that theory to address the cybercrime.

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The Solution provides an example of a cybersecurity incident, using choice theory to profile the criminal.

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Assume you're a cyber detective working for a law enforcement agency, such as the FBI, investigating a cybersecurity incident. Describe how the criminological theory you chose above can be used to profile the cybercriminal. Address how you might use that theory to address the cybercrime.

The choice theory is similar to the Routine Activities Theory that posits that criminals only commit crimes based upon rational choices wherein if the opportunity presents itself, even the most logical people could engage ...

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