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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

<p>How responsible they are for their own victimization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mendelsohn's classification of victims emphasizes

<p>Degrees of culpability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A completely innocent victim is someone who

<p>Bears no responsibility at all for victimization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A victim with minor guilt is someone who

<p>Is victimized due to ignorance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A victim as guilty as the offender is someone who

<p>Bears as much responsibility as the offender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A victim more guilty than the offender is someone who

<p>Instigates or provokes their own victimization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A simulating or imaginary victim is someone who

<p>Is not victimized at all but fabricates a victimization event (B)</p> 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?

<p>Being young (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Being aggressive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Displacement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Late childhood (six to ten or twelve years) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between neurosis and psychosis?

<p>Neurosis is a mild mental disorder, while psychosis is a severe mental disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a withdrawal reaction?

<p>Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Early childhood (two to six years) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Being aggressive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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