CJ 102week 3 quiz / CJ 102week 3 quiz

Question 1

In the past, how did criminologists view crime victims?

As an indirect role in a criminal incident.

As merely the passive targets of a criminal’s anger or greed.

As fully responsible for the criminal incident.

As an active role in the incident.

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Question 2 

Which of the following is considered an indirect or intangible cost of crime?

Pain and suffering

Legal defense costs

The cost of psychological counseling

The cost of the damaged property

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Question 3 

How many murders are committed each year in the United States?

15,000

90,000

115,000

1,000

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Question 4 

Victims of __________ crime are most deeply affected, fearing a repeat of their attack.

Violent

Antitrust

Hate

Property

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Question 5 

People who are crime victims are ___________ likely to commit crimes themselves.

Less

Equally

Not

More 

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Question 6 

People living ___________ are more likely to be vandalized.

On military bases

In rural areas

In suburban communities

In cities

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Question 7 

Victim precipitation can be either:

Scientific or empirical

Active or passive

Encouraged or discouraged

Instigated or non-responsive

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Question 8 

Most crime victims are people who are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

True

False 

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Question 9 

Crime victims are more likely than non-victims to commit crimes.

True

False 

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Question 10 

Only adult victims are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

True

False