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
