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According to Schreck's Extended Low Self-Control Theory, which of the following is NOT an element of self-control that increases vulnerability?
According to Piquero and Hickman's Extended Control Balance Theory, what can happen if an individual has too much control?
What happens when an individual has a control deficit according to Piquero and Hickman's Control Balance Theory?
According to the socio-structural perspective, victimisation is a reflection of what?
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According to the physical milieu perspective, people are victimised because they live in what type of areas?
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According to the socio-interactionist perspective, victim precipitation can occur in two ways. What are these two types?
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According to the social exchange perspective, what can lead to victimisation?
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What is the main focus of the socio-structural perspective on victimisation?
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According to the socio-cultural perspective, victimisation is seen as an expression of what in society?
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What is the main focus of the physical milieu perspective on victimisation?
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According to the social exchange perspective, what can lead to victimisation?
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According to Schreck's Extended Low Self-Control Theory, which of the following is NOT an element of self-control that increases vulnerability?
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According to Piquero and Hickman's Extended Control Balance Theory, what happens when there is a control deficit?
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According to Piquero and Hickman's Extended Control Balance Theory, what can happen when an individual has too much control?
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According to Schreck's Extended Low Self-Control Theory, which of the following is NOT an element of self-control that increases vulnerability?
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According to Piquero and Hickman's Extended Control Balance Theory, what can happen when there is a control deficit?
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According to the physical milieu perspective, people are victimized because they live in what type of areas?
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According to the situated transaction approach, what contributes to the development of a violent interaction?
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According to the socio-interactionist perspective, what is victim precipitation?
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According to the learned helplessness theory, what behavior do subjects exhibit when placed in an uncontrollable situation?
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According to the general systems theory, why is domestic violence perpetuated?
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Study Notes
Theories of Victimization
- According to Schreck's Extended Low Self-Control Theory, impulsivity is an element of self-control that does not increase vulnerability.
- Piquero and Hickman's Extended Control Balance Theory states that an individual with too much control may experience stress and tension, leading to criminal behavior.
- A control deficit, according to Piquero and Hickman's Control Balance Theory, can lead to criminal behavior as individuals seek to balance their control.
Socio-structural Perspective
- According to the socio-structural perspective, victimisation is a reflection of social and economic inequality in society.
- The main focus of the socio-structural perspective is on how social and economic structures contribute to victimisation.
Physical Milieu Perspective
- The physical milieu perspective states that people are victimised because they live in areas with high crime rates, transient populations, and social disorganisation.
- The main focus of the physical milieu perspective is on the impact of the physical environment on victimisation.
Socio-interactionist Perspective
- According to the socio-interactionist perspective, victim precipitation can occur in two ways: active precipitation, where the victim plays a direct role in the crime, and passive precipitation, where the victim's lifestyle or behavior increases the risk of victimisation.
- Victim precipitation is the idea that the victim's behavior or lifestyle contributes to the crime.
Social Exchange Perspective
- The social exchange perspective states that victimisation can occur when the costs of a relationship outweigh the benefits, leading to conflict.
- The social exchange perspective focuses on the idea that relationships are based on an exchange of rewards and costs.
Situated Transaction Approach
- The situated transaction approach states that the development of a violent interaction is contributed to by the social and cultural context in which it occurs.
Learned Helplessness Theory
- The learned helplessness theory states that subjects exhibit passivity and resignation when placed in an uncontrollable situation, leading to depression and anxiety.
General Systems Theory
- The general systems theory states that domestic violence is perpetuated due to the lack of feedback and the inability to adapt to changing circumstances within the family system.
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Test your knowledge on the elements of low self-control theory and its application to victims of crime. Learn about the factors that increase vulnerability such as future orientation, empathy, and tolerance.
