Are You Prepared for Danger?
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Which paradigm emphasizes the rights of the victim and places all blame on the offender?

  • Conservative Law and Order Paradigm (correct)
  • Radical Victimology Paradigm
  • Critical Victimology Paradigm
  • None of the above

According to the text, in which paradigm are offenders also considered victims of society's crimes?

  • Conservative Law and Order Paradigm
  • Radical Victimology Paradigm
  • Critical Victimology Paradigm (correct)
  • None of the above

According to Viano, what is the fourth stage in being treated as a victim?

  • Person perceives suffering as unjust & undeserved
  • Person looks towards significant others for recognition of victimization (correct)
  • Person is injured or suffers at the hand of another person or institution
  • None of the above

According to the text, which section of the Constitution states the right to freedom from all forms of violence?

<p>Section 12(1) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Carmichele v Minister of Safety & Security and Another, what legal duty did the police and prosecution fail to fulfill?

<p>The duty to protect Alix Carmichele (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Integrated Victim Empowerment Policy?

<p>To shift focus from the state to the importance of victims (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT an element of self-control that increases vulnerability to victimization?

<p>Empathy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is an example of a high-risk activity that increases the chance of victimization?

<p>Hitch hiking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the situational variable that can contribute to victimization?

<p>Negligence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which perspective explains victimization as a reflection of the economic and power structures of society?

<p>Socio-Structural Perspective (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lifestyle/Exposure Model of Personal Victimisation, which of the following is a prerequisite for victimisation to take place?

<p>The victim must have a change in routine activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is secondary victimisation?

<p>The insensitive treatment of those who were supposed to protect and assist the victim. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 characteristics that increase the potential for repeat victimisation according to Finkelhor & Asigian?

<p>Target precipitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Just World Theory, what does it suggest about bad things happening to victims?

<p>Bad things happen to bad people. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Socio-Interactionist Perspective, victim precipitation can occur in two ways. Which of the following is an example of passive precipitation?

<p>The victim unknowingly causes their own victimization as their personal characteristics threaten the offender. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Situated Transaction Approach, which stage involves the recipient's assessment of the victim's actions as offensive?

<p>Stage 2: Recipient's assessment of these actions as offensive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Systems Theory, why does domestic violence occur within a family?

<p>Domestic violence occurs because the family, as a closed system, maintains the violence and isolates themselves from the outside world. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Learned Helplessness Theory, what is one critique of the theory?

<p>It negates the social, economic, and cultural reasons why women remain in abusive relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Routine Activities Approach, which of the following is NOT an element that increases the risk for victimisation to occur?

<p>Exposure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Opportunity Model, which of the following factors does NOT increase the probability of victimisation?

<p>Target Attractiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Differential Risk Model, which of the following factors influences the risk of being victimised?

<p>Risk Factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a factor that increases the probability of victimisation according to the Opportunity Model?

<p>Target Effort (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which paradigm views offenders as victims of society's crimes?

<p>Critical Victimology Paradigm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Viano, what is the first stage in being treated as a victim?

<p>Person is injured or suffers at the hand of another person or institution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which paradigm emphasizes victim rights and places all blame on the offender?

<p>Conservative Law and Order Paradigm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what legal duty did the police and prosecution fail to fulfill in the case of Carmichele v Minister of Safety & Security and Another?

<p>The duty to oppose bail for the offender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which section of the Constitution states the right to freedom from all forms of violence?

<p>Section 12(1) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Integrated Victim Empowerment Policy, what is the aim of victim empowerment services?

<p>To set standards for the provision of victim empowerment services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Extended Low Self-Control Theory, which of the following elements of self-control increases vulnerability to victimization?

<p>Tolerance for frustration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Extended Control Balance Theory, which of the following reactions is a possible response to a control deficit?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Socio-Structural Perspective, victimization is a reflection of which structures of society?

<p>Economic and power structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Socio-Cultural Perspective (Feminist View), victimization is the outcome of what?

<p>Current patriarchal make-up of society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Physical Milieu Perspective, why are people victimised?

<p>Because they live in dangerous areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Socio-Interactionist Perspective, what is victim precipitation?

<p>When the victim initiates an action that results in victimisation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Situated Transaction Approach, what is the fourth stage in a violent interaction?

<p>Physical injury or death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Social Exchange Perspective, what may result in victimisation?

<p>Imbalance in the exchange of goods or services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Routine Activities Approach, which of the following is NOT an element that increases the risk for victimisation to occur?

<p>Exposure to potential offenders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lifestyle/Exposure Model of Personal Victimisation, which of the following is a prerequisite for victimisation to take place?

<p>Suitable target (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Opportunity Model, which of the following factors does NOT increase the probability of victimisation?

<p>Guardianship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Differential Risk Model, which of the following factors influences the risk of being victimised?

<p>Risk factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lifestyle/Exposure Model of Personal Victimisation, which of the following is NOT an element that increases the risk for victimisation to occur?

<p>Situational Variables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the aim of the Integrated Victim Empowerment Policy?

<p>To provide support services to victims of crime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Routine Activities Approach, which of the following is NOT an element that increases the risk for victimisation to occur?

<p>Capable Guardian (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Socio-Interactionist Perspective, victim precipitation can occur in two ways. Which of the following is an example of passive precipitation?

<p>Physical weakness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Extended Low Self-Control Theory, which of the following elements of self-control increases vulnerability to victimization?

<p>Tolerance for frustration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is an example of a high-risk activity that increases the chance of victimization?

<p>Walking alone at night (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Extended Control Balance Theory, which of the following reactions is a possible response to a control deficit?

<p>Submission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Socio-Structural Perspective, victimisation is a reflection of what?

<p>Power structures of society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following paradigms views offenders as victims of society's crimes?

<p>Critical Victimology Paradigm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Viano, what is the second stage in being treated as a victim?

<p>Injured person perceives suffering as unjust &amp; undeserved and regards him/herself as having been victimised (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a stage in being treated as a victim?

<p>Person seeks revenge against the offender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lifestyle/Exposure Model of Personal Victimisation, what is one element that increases the risk for victimisation to occur?

<p>Routine activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one characteristic that increases the potential for repeat victimisation according to Finkelhor & Asigian?

<p>Target vulnerability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one factor that influences the risk of being victimised according to the Differential Risk Model?

<p>Target antagonism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one way in which victim precipitation can occur according to the Socio-Interactionist Perspective?

<p>Passive precipitation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Systems Theory, why does domestic violence occur within a family?

<p>Because the family maintains the violence and isolates themselves from the outside world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Social Exchange Perspective, what may result in victimisation?

<p>Imbalance in the interaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Learned Helplessness Theory, what does repeat victimisation by a spouse decrease in a woman?

<p>Motivation to respond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the aim of the Integrated Victim Empowerment Policy?

<p>To empower victims of crime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Routine Activities Approach, which of the following is NOT an element that increases the risk for victimisation to occur?

<p>Exposure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Lifestyle/Exposure Model of Personal Victimisation, which of the following is NOT an element that increases the risk for victimisation to occur?

<p>Opportunity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Opportunity Model, which of the following factors does NOT increase the probability of victimisation?

<p>Guardianship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a factor that increases the probability of victimisation according to the Opportunity Model?

<p>Guardianship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Constitution Section 12(1), what is the right of individuals in relation to violence?

<p>The right to freedom from all forms of violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the case of Carmichele v Minister of Safety & Security and Another, what legal duty did the police and prosecution fail to fulfill?

<p>The duty to protect Alix Carmichele (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Integrated Victim Empowerment Policy?

<p>To move focus from the state that emphasizes a guilty finding of the offender to the importance of victims (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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