Understanding MOM Components
Question
To understand the 'whys' in crime, many times it is necessary to understand MOM.
Which of the following is not a component of MOM?
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Explanations
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A. B. C. D.B.
To understand the whys in crime, many times it is necessary to understand the Motivations, Opportunities, and Means (MOM)
Motivations are the who and why of a crime.
Opportunities are the where and when of a crime, and Means pertains to the capabilities a criminal would need to be successful.
Methods is not a component of MOM.
MOM stands for "Means, Opportunity, and Motive" and is a framework used in criminology to understand the reasons behind criminal behavior.
Means: refers to the tools or resources necessary to commit a crime, such as weapons, money, or knowledge of a vulnerability in a system.
Opportunity: refers to the circumstances that make it possible for a person to commit a crime, such as a lack of security measures or a vulnerable target.
Motive: refers to the reason or drive behind a person's decision to commit a crime, such as financial gain, revenge, or psychological issues.
The component that is not part of MOM is "Methods." While methods can be considered as a part of the means, it is not explicitly included in the MOM framework. Methods refer to the techniques or procedures used to carry out a crime, such as a specific way of hacking into a system or a specific approach to stealing.
Therefore, the answer to the question is B. Methods.
