30 Questions
What is the term for excessive force during the execution of a crime, even after the instrumental goal has been achieved?
Gratuitous violence
Which of the following is NOT a type of physical violence?
Instrumental violence
What is a possible factor that may contribute to violent behavior?
All of the above
What is the term for violence directed at a specific group based on prejudice or pre-conceived ideas?
Hate crimes
Which of the following is an example of sexualized violence?
Rape
What is a possible underlying psychological factor that may contribute to violent behavior?
All of the above
What is the primary method of healing used by the diviners?
Divination and communication with the ancestors
How do herbalists typically pass on their knowledge of traditional medicines?
Through an intense apprenticeship from parent to child
What is the main area of expertise of the traditional surgeons?
Circumcisions
What is muti killing?
The harvesting of human body parts and/or organs for use in traditional medicine
Why do authors prefer the concept of 'muti-killings' over 'muti murder'?
Because it has a strong cultural meaning and does not imply 'murder' in the juridical westernised sense
What is the role of the traditional birth attendants?
To assist in childbirth
What drives mass murderers of the workplace-resentful type to commit multiple murders?
Upset with a supervisor, co-worker(s), or an aspect of the work environment
What is common among perpetrators of the workplace-resentful type?
Depression, paranoid, and/or narcissistic traits
What characterizes the specific community-resentful pseudo-commando type?
Plan attacks meticulously and arrive prepared with a significant arsenal of weapons and ammunition
What type of mass murderer chooses victims based on chance or convenience?
Indiscriminate-resentful type
What is a characteristic of the indiscriminate-resentful type?
Chooses to vent anger randomly in a public space
What is common among the specific community-resentful pseudo-commando type and the workplace-resentful type?
Externalization of blame for their problems onto others
What is the primary reason for selecting a male victim with healthy children for muti practices?
To cure male infertility
Why are older individuals rarely targeted as victims?
Because muti prepared with their body parts would be ineffective
What is believed to be symbolized by the human hands in muti practices?
Possession
Why are children and women more vulnerable to becoming victims of muti?
Because they are easily lured and overpowered
What is the primary motive behind the use of human parts and/or organs in muti?
Economic prosperity
What is believed to be represented by the human skull in muti practices?
Prosperous business
What is the primary motivation of a bully in school bullying?
To find pleasure in taunting and hurting others
What is a characteristic of relational violence in schools?
Shunning a fellow learner from the social circle
What is a common reason why victims of bullying often do not report incidents?
Lack of support from peers or authorities
What is the term for sending unsolicited nude pictures or slanderous messages on social media?
Sexting
What is a key feature of school bullying in terms of its duration and impact?
It continues over an extended period of time
What is a factor that contributes to the selection of victims in school bullying?
Their apparent inability to defend themselves
This quiz covers the concept of instrumental violence in criminology, where perpetrators use excessive force to attain their goals. It also explores the notion of gratuitous violence, where the level of violence exceeds what is necessary to achieve the instrumental goal. Test your knowledge of this topic!
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