Question 1

A victim's fear of retaliation or belief that an incident was unimportant are two reasons why youth

Accepted Answer

A victim's fear of retaliation or belief that an incident was unimportant are common reasons why youth do not report violent crime to law enforcement, which is the option presented in choice D. Choices A and B are extreme and unlikely outcomes, while choice C is less likely given the stated reasons for not reporting.

Question 2

Which ethnoracial group experienced the highest rate of violence, according to the NCVS 2012 data?

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According to the NCVS 2012 data, Blacks experienced the highest rate of violence among the four ethnoracial groups mentioned.

Question 3

What was the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 was intended to broaden protections for disabled Americans by expanding the scope of who is considered disabled under the ADA and ensuring that individuals with a disability are not discriminated against in areas such as employment, public accommodations, and telecommunications.

Question 4

Payment for medical and counseling expenses, lost wages and support, and funeral bills are considered victim

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Payment for medical and counseling expenses, lost wages and support, and funeral bills are considered victim compensation, which is a program designed to provide financial assistance to victims of crime.

Question 5

The first victim's bill of rights was passed in the year _____ in the state of _____.

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The first victims' bill of rights was passed in 1980 in the state of Wisconsin. This legislation marked a significant step in recognizing and protecting the rights of victims within the criminal justice system.

Question 6

Most psychological concepts and theories are based on

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Most psychological concepts and theories have been developed based on research conducted in Euro-American contexts, which may not necessarily apply to other cultures and populations. However, there is increasing interest in and attention paid to multicultural research to address this limitation. Freudian treatment, while influential in the history of psychology, is not the basis for most contemporary concepts and theories. While diverse samples are important for generalizability of research findings, they may not necessarily address the cultural differences that can affect psychological processes and outcomes.

Question 7

Which source of victimization information is considered the best?

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Victims are the best source of victimization information as they have direct experience with the events and can provide detailed and accurate accounts. Law enforcement personnel may have bias or incomplete information, and offenders may not be truthful or may have a distorted perspective. Forensic psychologists may provide valuable insights but may not have direct experience with the specific case.

Question 8

The Constitution of the United States protects the rights of all of the following except

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The Constitution does not specifically protect the rights of victims, although it does provide for due process and equal protection under the law.

Question 9

In the year following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the FBI reported a _____ increase in hate crimes against Arab Americans living in the U.S.

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The FBI reported a staggering increase of 1600% in hate crimes against Arab Americans in the year following the 9/11 attacks. This was largely fueled by xenophobia and Islamophobia in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Question 10

Crime that does not come to the attention of police is known as

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The term "dark figure" is commonly used to refer to the amount of crime that goes unreported or unnoticed by law enforcement.

Question 11

It is estimated that __________ of the U.S. population has some type of disability.

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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 26% of adults in the U.S. have some type of disability. This equates to about 61 million individuals. Therefore, the closest range in the options provided is 14-20%.

Question 12

Victims who exercise their right of allocution are least likely to be successful at

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Victims who exercise their right of allocution are least likely to be successful at having a sentence increased.

Question 13

Restorative justice is an approach that attempts to solve problems using __________ rather than __________.

Accepted Answer

Restorative justice focuses on finding a compromise and resolving conflict between parties, rather than punishing or excluding individuals.

Question 14

Society's attempt to recover and restore a victim's financial, physical or psychological victimization following a crime is called

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Restitution refers to society's attempt to recover and restore a victim's financial, physical or psychological victimization following a crime. Laudability means deserving praise and commendation, but it is not related to victim restitution. Reparation refers to making amends for a wrong that was committed, but it is not specific to victim restitution. Advocacy refers to supporting and speaking on behalf of a person, group or cause, but does not necessarily involve financial, physical or psychological restitution for victims.

Question 15

According to NCVS data, victims were LESS likely to be injured by __________ offenders compared to

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According to NCVS data, victims were less likely to be injured by someone they knew (non-stranger) compared to a stranger.

Question 16

How many states require that a victim be notified if an offender has escaped from prison?

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All fifty states in the United States have laws or policies in place that require the notification of victims if an offender escapes from prison. This is part of a broader effort to ensure victims' rights and safety.

Question 17

Which law denies convicted offenders the right to profit from their crime?

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The Son of Sam Law, named after convicted serial killer David Berkowitz (aka Son of Sam), was passed in 1977 and aimed to prevent criminals from profiting off their crimes through book deals, movie rights, or any other means. It allows victims to sue convicted criminals who profit from their crimes for damages.

Question 18

One reason that NCVS data differs from UCR data is that it

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The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) collects data on both reported and unreported crimes, while the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program only includes crimes that have been reported to law enforcement agencies. Therefore, the NCVS data includes crimes not reported to the police, which can result in different statistics than those provided by the UCR.

Question 19

While all five ethnoracial groups identified by the NCVS are diverse, the greatest diversity is among the ________ group.

Accepted Answer

The Hispanic ethnoracial group is composed of individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, and Central or South American descent. Therefore, the Hispanic group has the greatest diversity among the five ethnoracial groups identified by the NCVS.

Question 20

The term multiculturalism includes all of the following except

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The term multiculturalism refers to the coexistence and interaction of multiple cultures within a society. While gender, race, and ethnicity are all aspects of cultural diversity, age is not typically considered a factor in multiculturalism.

Quiz 10: Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs