Which factor is described as contributing to an increased propensity for criminal conduct?

• A. Anger
• B. Weaker attachments to others
• C. Fueling their desire to take risks
• D. High intelligence

Answer: (C)

Propensity for criminal conduct is strongly linked to a tendency for sensation seeking and risk-taking. When someone is driven by the thrill or payoff of taking risks, they’re more likely to engage in illegal acts because the immediate rewards feel compelling and the perceived costs or consequences are downplayed. This motive to chase excitement or novel experiences can override long-term considerations, making crime more likely.

Other factors can influence behavior—anger can spark aggression in specific situations, and weaker attachments to others reduce social constraints—but they don’t illustrate the direct motivational pull toward illegal acts as clearly as a desire to take risks. High intelligence may aid planning, yet it doesn’t inherently increase the urge to commit crime.