Victimology Final Exam With all solutions
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One of the most controversial areas of victimology has been and continues to be
the concept known as ______?
victim blaming
Hindelang and his colleagues examined exposure and guardianship as they relate
to victimization. They call this theory the _____ approach to victimization, which
argues that the likelihood of becoming a victim depends on an individual's
lifestyle.
lifestyle
_________ is the study of crime as a social phenomenon
Criminology
Marvin E. Wolfgang conducted the first major study of victim precipitation when
he focused on ___, studying both the victim and the offender as separate entities
and as mutual participants.
homicides
Which of the below was NOT on of Von Hentig's psychological types of victims?
mentally defected
According to some in the feminists movement, rape is primarily a way for the
perpetrator to _______ the victim?
control and dominate, create fear as a control mechanism
______ was considered one of the first known attempts to establish a written
code of conduct
the code of hammurabi
From 1984 to the present, the victims' movement has been characterized by an
______ in the professionalism of the victims' service advocates and providers.
increase
Which of the following is least likely to be a group at risk of victimization
according to the lifestyle approach to victimization?
college students
Mendelsohn came to the conclusion that there was usually _____ interpersonal
relationship between the offender and the victim.
a strong
this research examined exposure and guardianship as it relates to victimization.
this theory is called ___?
lifestyle theory
this research examined the circumstances surrounding a crime by looking the
convergence of motivated offenders, suitable victims, and absence of capable
guardians. criminal violations are incidents that will occur when a set of
circumstances converge. this theory is called ___?
routine activities approach
, this theory combined two theories by linking dimensions of social inequality and
definitions of crime to exposure, proximity, and guardianship. this theory is
called ____?
opportunity model of victimization
which of the following is not one of the negative consequences of victim blaming
as mentioned by the author?
all of the above are negative
the victims of crime act of 1984 includes all of the provisions except?
the right to be present at the defendants execution
Karmen correctly points out that victimologists view the dynamics of the victim's
role in society from a ___ perspective.
multidisciplinary
Latin for "to stand by the decision"
stare decisis
the preliminary hearing is for the judge to make an impartial determination on
whether or not there is sufficient _____ to believe a crime has been committed
and that the defendant likely committed it
probable cause
the role of _____ is assigned in our criminal justice system to the trial judge.
determining justice
the role of ___ is assigned in our criminal justice system o the U.S Supreme
Court.
interpreting the u.s constitution
this level of court is also called a trier of fact
district courts
the conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional
institution back into the community is referred to as ___
parole
During Voir Dire, both the defense and prosecution can challenge a juror and
seek their removal from the potential jury. they generally have unlimited
challenges for cause and a limited number of ____ challenges which does not
require any explanation
preemptory
according to the text, other sources for data on violence include which of the
following?
psychiatrist, medial professionals, psychologists
which of the following is not an "index" crime?
white collar crime
the conflict tactics scale (CTS) is used to measure all the following except?
prominence and degree of injury the victim suffered
_____ is a specific set of temporary circumstances that result in a state of upset
and disequilibrium, characterized by an individual's inability to cope with a
particular situation using customary methods of problem solving
crisis
_______ occurs in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event
acute stress disorder
correct!!
One of the most controversial areas of victimology has been and continues to be
the concept known as ______?
victim blaming
Hindelang and his colleagues examined exposure and guardianship as they relate
to victimization. They call this theory the _____ approach to victimization, which
argues that the likelihood of becoming a victim depends on an individual's
lifestyle.
lifestyle
_________ is the study of crime as a social phenomenon
Criminology
Marvin E. Wolfgang conducted the first major study of victim precipitation when
he focused on ___, studying both the victim and the offender as separate entities
and as mutual participants.
homicides
Which of the below was NOT on of Von Hentig's psychological types of victims?
mentally defected
According to some in the feminists movement, rape is primarily a way for the
perpetrator to _______ the victim?
control and dominate, create fear as a control mechanism
______ was considered one of the first known attempts to establish a written
code of conduct
the code of hammurabi
From 1984 to the present, the victims' movement has been characterized by an
______ in the professionalism of the victims' service advocates and providers.
increase
Which of the following is least likely to be a group at risk of victimization
according to the lifestyle approach to victimization?
college students
Mendelsohn came to the conclusion that there was usually _____ interpersonal
relationship between the offender and the victim.
a strong
this research examined exposure and guardianship as it relates to victimization.
this theory is called ___?
lifestyle theory
this research examined the circumstances surrounding a crime by looking the
convergence of motivated offenders, suitable victims, and absence of capable
guardians. criminal violations are incidents that will occur when a set of
circumstances converge. this theory is called ___?
routine activities approach
, this theory combined two theories by linking dimensions of social inequality and
definitions of crime to exposure, proximity, and guardianship. this theory is
called ____?
opportunity model of victimization
which of the following is not one of the negative consequences of victim blaming
as mentioned by the author?
all of the above are negative
the victims of crime act of 1984 includes all of the provisions except?
the right to be present at the defendants execution
Karmen correctly points out that victimologists view the dynamics of the victim's
role in society from a ___ perspective.
multidisciplinary
Latin for "to stand by the decision"
stare decisis
the preliminary hearing is for the judge to make an impartial determination on
whether or not there is sufficient _____ to believe a crime has been committed
and that the defendant likely committed it
probable cause
the role of _____ is assigned in our criminal justice system to the trial judge.
determining justice
the role of ___ is assigned in our criminal justice system o the U.S Supreme
Court.
interpreting the u.s constitution
this level of court is also called a trier of fact
district courts
the conditional release of an inmate from a prison or other form of correctional
institution back into the community is referred to as ___
parole
During Voir Dire, both the defense and prosecution can challenge a juror and
seek their removal from the potential jury. they generally have unlimited
challenges for cause and a limited number of ____ challenges which does not
require any explanation
preemptory
according to the text, other sources for data on violence include which of the
following?
psychiatrist, medial professionals, psychologists
which of the following is not an "index" crime?
white collar crime
the conflict tactics scale (CTS) is used to measure all the following except?
prominence and degree of injury the victim suffered
_____ is a specific set of temporary circumstances that result in a state of upset
and disequilibrium, characterized by an individual's inability to cope with a
particular situation using customary methods of problem solving
crisis
_______ occurs in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event
acute stress disorder
