How much of contemporary American criminal justice policy (that is, the direction, proirity, and details of how governments deal with crime) should be based on public opinion? Does the public have a right to demand changes in criminal justice policy? Why or why not? What are the hazards or trade-offs in such a system?
1. Emotions can play a complex role in rational choice theories. Rational choice theory assumes that people make decisions by logically weighing
1. Emotions can play a complex role in rational choice theories. Rational choice theory assumes that people make decisions by logically weighing costs and benefits. However, emotions can inform preferences, guide decision-making, signal commitment, and affect one’s perception of risks and rewards. They help to shape what a person values