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What is the primary focus of victimologists' research?
What is the primary focus of victimologists' research?
- The interactions between victims and offenders, victims and the criminal justice system, and victims and society (correct)
- The development of crime prevention strategies
- The interactions between offenders and the criminal justice system
- The characteristics of criminals
What is the first step in the four-step process victimologists follow when conducting research?
What is the first step in the four-step process victimologists follow when conducting research?
- Gather Evidence to Test Hypotheses
- Investigate How Victims Are Handled
- Measure the True Dimensions of the Problem
- Identify, Define, and Describe the Problem (correct)
According to Hans von Hentig, what characteristic is common among certain types of criminals and their victims?
According to Hans von Hentig, what characteristic is common among certain types of criminals and their victims?
- Age
- Wealth
- Feeblemindedness (correct)
- Intelligence
What type of victim is characterized by physical weakness, limited mental prowess, and dependence on caregivers?
What type of victim is characterized by physical weakness, limited mental prowess, and dependence on caregivers?
What is the primary motivation of 'The Acquisitive' type of victim, according to Hans von Hentig?
What is the primary motivation of 'The Acquisitive' type of victim, according to Hans von Hentig?
What is the ultimate goal of Hans von Hentig's research on victimology?
What is the ultimate goal of Hans von Hentig's research on victimology?
What is a characteristic of individuals who are classified as 'The Wanton'?
What is a characteristic of individuals who are classified as 'The Wanton'?
According to Von Hentig, what is a common trait of 'The Lonesome or Heartbroken'?
According to Von Hentig, what is a common trait of 'The Lonesome or Heartbroken'?
What is a potential consequence of 'The Tormentor's' behavior?
What is a potential consequence of 'The Tormentor's' behavior?
What is a characteristic of individuals who are classified as 'The Blocked, Exempted, or Fighting'?
What is a characteristic of individuals who are classified as 'The Blocked, Exempted, or Fighting'?
What is a common trait among 'The Wanton' and 'The Lonesome or Heartbroken'?
What is a common trait among 'The Wanton' and 'The Lonesome or Heartbroken'?
What is the main idea behind Von Hentig's classification of individuals?
What is the main idea behind Von Hentig's classification of individuals?
