Victimology Concepts Quiz

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Victim precipitation refers to

The classification of victims based on their behaviors

The unintentional facilitation of a crime by a victim

The extent to which a victim is responsible for his or her own victimization (correct)

The act of inciting another person to commit a crime

Victim facilitation is when

A victim bears no responsibility for their victimization

A victim makes it easier for an offender to commit a crime unintentionally (correct)

A victim is classified based on their level of responsibility

A victim intentionally incites another person to commit a crime

Victim provocation occurs when

A victim is responsible for his or her own victimization

A victim inadvertently places himself or herself in harm's way

A victim is victimized simply because of his or her nature

A person does something that incites another person to commit an illegal act (correct)

Stephen Schafer's classification of victims is based on

How responsible they are for their own victimization Signup and view all the answers

Mendelsohn's classification of victims emphasizes

Degrees of culpability Signup and view all the answers

A completely innocent victim is someone who

Bears no responsibility at all for victimization Signup and view all the answers

A victim with minor guilt is someone who

Is victimized due to ignorance Signup and view all the answers

A victim as guilty as the offender is someone who

Bears as much responsibility as the offender Signup and view all the answers

A victim more guilty than the offender is someone who

Instigates or provokes their own victimization Signup and view all the answers

A simulating or imaginary victim is someone who

Is not victimized at all but fabricates a victimization event Signup and view all the answers

According to Hans von Hentig, which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of becoming a victim?

Being young Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that increases a person's risk of becoming a victim?

Being aggressive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an aggressive reaction?

Displacement Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is referred to as the 'gang age' or 'age of conformity'?

Late childhood (six to ten or twelve years) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between neurosis and psychosis?

Neurosis is a mild mental disorder, while psychosis is a severe mental disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a withdrawal reaction?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is referred to as the 'troublesome age' or 'sloppy age'?

Early childhood (two to six years) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that increases a person's risk of becoming a victim?

Being aggressive Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Victimology

Victim precipitation refers to the idea that the victim's behavior or actions contribute to the crime.
Victim facilitation occurs when the victim's actions or negligence make it easier for the offender to commit the crime.
Victim provocation occurs when the victim's actions or behavior provokes the offender to commit the crime.

Classification of Victims

Stephen Schafer's classification of victims is based on the degree of responsibility of the victim in the crime.
Mendelsohn's classification of victims emphasizes the role of the victim in the crime.

Types of Victims

A completely innocent victim is someone who is completely blameless and did not contribute to the crime.
A victim with minor guilt is someone who has some responsibility for the crime, but it is not the primary cause.
A victim as guilty as the offender is someone who shares equal responsibility for the crime.
A victim more guilty than the offender is someone who has more responsibility for the crime than the offender.
A simulating or imaginary victim is someone who falsely claims to be a victim.

Risk Factors for Victimization

According to Hans von Hentig, certain characteristics such as age, gender, and occupation increase a person's risk of becoming a victim.
Youth and old age are not characteristics that increase a person's risk of becoming a victim.

Age and Behavior

The age group of 12-18 years old is referred to as the 'gang age' or 'age of conformity'.
The age group of 18-25 years old is referred to as the 'troublesome age' or 'sloppy age'.

Psychological Reactions

An aggressive reaction is an example of a reaction to a situation, where an individual responds with anger or hostility.
Withdrawal reactions include giving up, fleeing, or avoiding a situation, but not asking for help.
Neurosis is a psychological disorder characterized by feelings of anxiety, guilt, or fear, whereas psychosis is a more severe disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.

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Test your knowledge on victimology concepts such as victim precipitation, facilitation, and provocation with this quiz. Learn about Stephen Schafer, one of the pioneers in the field of victimology.