Soc 047 - Sociology of Criminology » Spring 2021 » Victims and Victimization Quiz

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Question #1
The main concept of lifestyle theory is that something in the victim's lifestyle, rather than a random occurrence, is responsible for the victimization.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
Having something someone wants, such as a new big-screen TV or a new car, makes one prone to a form of victimization referred to as target gratifiability.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Referring to the relationship between marital status and crime victimization, who is least likely to become a crime victim?
A.   someone who is married
B.   someone who has never married
C.   someone who is a widow
D.   someone who is divorced
Question #4
According to routine activities theory, homes that contained easily sellable objects such as laptop computers, stereos, and television sets would be classified as:
A.   suitable targets.
B.   hot spots.
C.   hot targets.
D.   chronic spots
Question #5
The NCVS indicates that rural, white homes in the West are the most likely to contain crime victims or to be the target of theft offenses, such as burglary or larceny.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
When victims act provocatively, use threats or fighting words, or even attack first, it is known as:
A.   passive precipitation
B.   reactive precipitation
C.   active precipitation
D.   aggressive precipitation
Question #7
Widows suffer the highest rate of victimization because of the vulnerability of being home alone.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
In routine activities theory, police and homeowners would be an example of:
A.   suitable targets.
B.   motivated offenders.
C.   capable guardians
D.   protective sentinels.
Question #9
Blacks are more likely to be victims of violent crime than whites.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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