Offenders Often Desist from Crime Because They Perceive Their Future

Offenders often desist from crime because they perceive their future criminal earnings will be relatively low, or because other legal income-generating opportunities are available. What is this an example of?

A) that making a rational choice mostly involves economic considerations
B) that offenders don't think rationally, since all crime pays little
C) that making a rational choice is based on conventional alternatives and opportunities
D) that money is always the reason people decide to commit crime