Question 1

In routine activities theory, a large number of unemployed teenagers would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

In routine activities theory, a large number of unemployed teenagers would be considered motivated offenders because they might have more opportunities and motivations to engage in criminal activities due to lack of employment and structured activities.

Question 2

A local program to assist victims and witnesses with applying for compensation, transportation, crisis intervention, and other needs caused by a crime is known as:

Accepted Answer

A victim-witness assistance program specifically aids victims and witnesses of crimes by providing support services such as compensation application assistance, transportation, crisis intervention, and addressing other needs that arise as a result of a crime.

Question 3

What percentage of rapes and sexual assaults occur at night?

Accepted Answer

According to various studies and reports, approximately 66 percent of rapes and sexual assaults occur at night. This is likely due to the decreased visibility and lower likelihood of intervention by others during nighttime hours, making it a more opportune time for perpetrators.

Question 4

Some believe that the relationship between victimization and criminality is __________, and that victims and criminals comprise two separate groups.

Accepted Answer

The correct term is "spurious," which means that the perceived relationship between victimization and criminality is false or not genuinely based on a direct connection. This implies that the belief is that victims and criminals are distinct groups without inherent overlap, rather than being directly related or influencing each other in a reciprocal or persistent manner.

Question 5

According to routine activities theory, if a person is intoxicated to the point where s/he is disoriented and walking home alone, s/he may be viewed as a more ________ than a nonintoxicated person walking with a group.

Accepted Answer

According to routine activities theory, a person who is intoxicated and walking home alone lacks the ability to protect themselves effectively, making them a more suitable target for crime compared to a nonintoxicated person walking with a group, who has more protection and is less vulnerable.

Question 6

Places containing elevated numbers of motivated offenders result in an elevated chance of being victimized. Such places are termed:

Accepted Answer

Hot spots are areas where crimes are significantly more likely to occur due to a higher concentration of motivated offenders.

Question 7

In routine activities theory, police and homeowners would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

In routine activities theory, "capable guardians" are individuals or entities that can prevent crime by their mere presence or by taking action. Police and homeowners act as capable guardians by deterring criminal activities in their respective areas, making them less attractive to potential offenders.

Question 8

When victims act provocatively, use threats or fighting words, or even attack first, it is known as _____ precipitation.

Accepted Answer

Active precipitation refers to situations where victims provoke their attackers by acting provocatively, using threats or fighting words, or attacking first.

Question 9

The NCVS shows that violent crimes are most likely to occur in:

Accepted Answer

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) indicates that violent crimes are most likely to occur in open public areas, as these settings are more accessible and have a higher concentration of potential victims compared to more secluded or private locations.

Question 10

Schools are the locals of a great deal of victimization because they are populated by one of the most dangerous segments of society:

Accepted Answer

Teenage boys are often considered one of the most dangerous segments of society due to their high involvement in various forms of victimization and delinquency, especially in school settings. This is supported by crime statistics and research on adolescent behavior.

Question 11

_________ refers to the victims' physical weakness or physiological distress which renders them incapable of resisting or deterring crime and makes them easy targets.

Accepted Answer

Target vulnerability refers to the aspects of a victim's physical or psychological state that make them unable to resist or deter criminal attacks, thus making them more susceptible to being targeted by offenders.

Question 12

The notion that adult victims of violence are quite likely to later become perpetrators is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The cycle of violence theory suggests that individuals who experience violence, especially in their formative years, are more likely to exhibit violent behavior themselves later in life. This concept highlights the repetitive nature of violence within families or communities across generations.

Question 13

Referring to the relationship between marital status and crime victimization, who is least likely to become a crime victim?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Elderly individuals are more likely than younger individuals to be victims of which type of crime?

Accepted Answer

Elderly individuals are often targeted for fraud due to perceptions of their vulnerability, financial stability, or less familiarity with modern technology, making them more susceptible to scams and deceptive practices.

Question 15

The NCVS tells us that which of the following is most vulnerable to crime?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

According to routine activities theory, homes that contained easily sellable objects such as laptop computers, stereos, and television sets would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

According to routine activities theory, homes that contain easily sellable objects such as laptop computers, stereos, and television sets are considered "suitable targets" because they possess items that are attractive to potential offenders.

Question 17

Cohen and Felson argue that crime rates _______ between 1960 and 1980 because the number of adult caretakers at home during the day decreased as a result of increased female participation in the workforce.

Accepted Answer

Cohen and Felson's argument is based on the routine activity theory, which suggests that crime rates increased during this period due to fewer adult caretakers being at home, which in turn led to more opportunities for crimes to occur.

Question 18

Approximately _____ criminal victimizations occur each year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately _____ criminal victimizations occur each year.
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Question 19

Not being able to find a job, Nicole List becomes increasingly frustrated as she visits her unemployment office each month. On Nicole's most recent visit, she became verbally abusive and threatening to the unemployment representative. Continuing her abusive tirade, Nicole stood up and leaned over the representative's desk. In fear and frustration, the unemployment representative hit Nicole with a stapler that was on the desk. Nicole's victimization in this case might be termed _____ precipitation.

Accepted Answer

Active precipitation refers to situations where the victim's behavior provokes or instigates the incident leading to their victimization, as in Nicole's case where her verbal abuse and threatening behavior led to the reaction from the unemployment representative.

Question 20

When the victim exhibits some personal characteristic that unknowingly either threatens or encourages the attacker, it is known as _____ precipitation.

Accepted Answer

Passive precipitation occurs when the victim exhibits characteristics that unknowingly encourage or provoke the attacker, without the victim actively doing anything to provoke the attack.

Quiz 3: Victims and Victimization