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.

10 points

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

10 points

Question 3

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

15,000

90,000

115,000

1,000

10 points

Question 4

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

Violent

Antitrust

Hate

Property

10 points

Question 5

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

Less

Equally

Not

More

10 points

Question 6

People living ___________ are more likely to be vandalized.

On military bases

In rural areas

In suburban communities

In cities

10 points

Question 7

Victim precipitation can be either:

Scientific or empirical

Active or passive

Encouraged or discouraged

Instigated or non-responsive

10 points

Question 8

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

True

False

10 points

Question 9

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

True

False

10 points

Question 10

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

True

False