Jeff frequently visits the local bar on his way home from his second shift factory job. He and his coworkers will often have a beer or two before going home for the night. Jeff and his friends are anxious to arrive to the bar on this particular night due to his favorite NFL team playing. He hopes they will arrive to view the fourth quarter of the game. As he enters the bar, he notes a group of noisy, obnoxious rival fans that had one too many drinks. Jeff ask the group to quiet down so he could hear the game. He was immediately approached by the members of the group asking if they wanted to make an issue of the game. Before Jeff could answer, one member of the group throws a punch. Within minutes, a full bar brawl has ensued. Jeff ends up with a fractured skull, which has resulted in brain damage.
-Because Jeff and his coworkers were attending a bar late at night,they could be considered at a higher risk of criminal activity.This is known as _________ theory.

Question

Jeff frequently visits the local bar on his way home from his second shift factory job. He and his coworkers will often have a beer or two before going home for the night. Jeff and his friends are anxious to arrive to the bar on this particular night due to his favorite NFL team playing. He hopes they will arrive to view the fourth quarter of the game. As he enters the bar, he notes a group of noisy, obnoxious rival fans that had one too many drinks. Jeff ask the group to quiet down so he could hear the game. He was immediately approached by the members of the group asking if they wanted to make an issue of the game. Before Jeff could answer, one member of the group throws a punch. Within minutes, a full bar brawl has ensued.  Jeff ends up with a fractured skull, which has resulted in brain damage.
-Because Jeff and his coworkers were attending a bar late at night,they could be considered at a higher risk of criminal activity.This is known as _________ theory.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given scenario is an example of routine activities theory, which suggests that crimes occur when three elements converge - a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian. In this case, Jeff and his coworkers were at a bar late at night, making them a suitable target for the group of rival fans who were motivated to cause trouble. The absence of a capable guardian (such as security or bouncers) also contributed to the escalation of the situation into a full bar brawl. Therefore, the best answer is B - routine activities. Option A (lifestyle-exposure) does not accurately apply to the scenario because Jeff's profession or lifestyle did not make him more vulnerable to the attack. Options C (social control) and D (learning) are not relevant to the given scenario.

Jeff Frequently Visits the Local Bar on His Way Home