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In the context of human behavior and victimology, what is the primary focus of study?
In the context of human behavior and victimology, what is the primary focus of study?
Which of the following is an example of secondary victimization?
Which of the following is an example of secondary victimization?
What contributes to the 'dark figure of crime' in victimology?
What contributes to the 'dark figure of crime' in victimology?
Which theory focuses on the role of social bonds and relationships in preventing delinquent behavior?
Which theory focuses on the role of social bonds and relationships in preventing delinquent behavior?
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In the context of human behavior and victimology, which factor refers to the underreporting of crime and victimization?
In the context of human behavior and victimology, which factor refers to the underreporting of crime and victimization?
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What theory in victimology focuses on the idea that victims may initiate, either actively or passively, the criminal act that leads to their victimization?
What theory in victimology focuses on the idea that victims may initiate, either actively or passively, the criminal act that leads to their victimization?
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Which of the following is a form of harm that can result from victimization and is often less visible than physical injuries?
Which of the following is a form of harm that can result from victimization and is often less visible than physical injuries?
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What term refers to the process by which the criminal justice system re-victimizes the victim through insensitive treatment or questioning?
What term refers to the process by which the criminal justice system re-victimizes the victim through insensitive treatment or questioning?
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In the study of human behavior and victimology, which term refers to the process where a victim, through their actions or behavior, unintentionally attracts the criminal act that leads to their victimization?
In the study of human behavior and victimology, which term refers to the process where a victim, through their actions or behavior, unintentionally attracts the criminal act that leads to their victimization?
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What contributes to the 'dark figure of crime' in victimology?
What contributes to the 'dark figure of crime' in victimology?
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Which form of harm, often less visible than physical injuries, can result from victimization?
Which form of harm, often less visible than physical injuries, can result from victimization?
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In the context of human behavior and victimology, what term refers to the insensitive treatment or questioning by the criminal justice system that re-victimizes the victim?
In the context of human behavior and victimology, what term refers to the insensitive treatment or questioning by the criminal justice system that re-victimizes the victim?
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Study Notes
Victimology
- The primary focus of study in victimology is human behavior and victimization.
Secondary Victimization
- An example of secondary victimization is the insensitive treatment or questioning by the criminal justice system that re-victimizes the victim.
Dark Figure of Crime
- The "dark figure of crime" refers to unreported crimes and contributes to the underreporting of crime and victimization.
Theories in Victimology
- The Social Bond Theory focuses on the role of social bonds and relationships in preventing delinquent behavior.
- The Victim Precipitation Theory focuses on the idea that victims may initiate, either actively or passively, the criminal act that leads to their victimization.
Harm from Victimization
- Emotional harm is a form of harm that can result from victimization and is often less visible than physical injuries.
Victim Contributory Behavior
- The term "victim contributory behavior" refers to the process where a victim, through their actions or behavior, unintentionally attracts the criminal act that leads to their victimization.
Revictimization
- Secondary victimization is also referred to as "revictimization" and occurs when the criminal justice system re-victimizes the victim through insensitive treatment or questioning.
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Test your knowledge of human behavior and victimology with situational questions. Explore primary focus of study, examples of secondary victimization, 'dark figure of crime', and theories related to preventing delinquent behavior.
