Fear of Crime and Its Effects

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Which group of people is most likely to fear crime?

  • Minority group members and the wealthy
  • The young and wealthy
  • The young and middle-class individuals
  • The elderly, the poor, and minority group members (correct)

What is the primary effect of hearing about crime on individuals?

  • It has no impact on their behavior
  • It increases their sense of security
  • It causes fear and changes in behavior (correct)
  • It motivates them to take action against crime

Which group of individuals is most deeply affected by fear of crime?

  • Those who have heard about crime
  • Those who have not been directly affected by crime
  • Those who have experienced crime (correct)
  • Those who are not aware of crime

What characteristic do victims of crime and delinquents often share?

<p>Antisocial behavior tendencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be a consequence of victimization, according to the text?

<p>Seeking revenge against those who caused harm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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