Question 1

Regarding courageous responses by victims to attackers, which of the following is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  By studying cases, victimologists can find the safest and most effective victim responses to attacks. 
B)  By studying cases, victimologists have already determined how often these responses do occur. 
C)  By studying cases, victimologists have identified public and media definitions of this behavior. 
D)  By studying cases, victimologists can warn people never to adopt such a risky course of action. 
A)  By studying cases, victimologists can find the safest and most effective victim responses to attacks. 
B)  By studying cases, victimologists have already determined how often these responses do occur. 
C)  By studying cases, victimologists have identified public and media definitions of this behavior. 
D)  By studying cases, victimologists can warn people never to adopt such a risky course of action.

Question 2

Which of the following relates to the concept of "exemplary behavior under duress"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is actually a scientific term. 
B)  It is clearly a value judgment. 
C)  It is neither one of these things. 
D)  It is really both of these things. 
A)  It is actually a scientific term. 
B)  It is clearly a value judgment. 
C)  It is neither one of these things. 
D)  It is really both of these things.

Question 3

The U.S.definition of sex trafficking has broadened over time to include all coerced adult prostitution and all involvement of children in sexual activities, including pornography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

After the American Revolution, how was addressing the suffering of individuals in criminal matters viewed?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was deemed to be an ideal that was the foundation for the country's entire system of justice. 
B)  It was deemed to be less important than the symbolic threat to the social order posed by lawbreakers. 
C)  It was deemed to be a responsibility that was required of every judge who tried every criminal case. 
D)  It was deemed to be an issue that should be addressed under the provisions of civil law rather than criminal law. 
A)  It was deemed to be an ideal that was the foundation for the country's entire system of justice. 
B)  It was deemed to be less important than the symbolic threat to the social order posed by lawbreakers. 
C)  It was deemed to be a responsibility that was required of every judge who tried every criminal case. 
D)  It was deemed to be an issue that should be addressed under the provisions of civil law rather than criminal law.

Question 5

The civil liberties movement contributed to furthering police professionalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Moral entrepreneurs" is a term the author uses to describe activists who start the rediscovery process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When crime victims resist, it nearly always backfires on them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Outline and discuss the role of the news media concerning the victim's plight.Provide both negative and positive aspects.

Accepted Answer

The role of the media regarding victims

Question 9

Sensationalism refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Politicians base their decisions on pressure from constituents. 
B)  Criminal justice professionals work harder on heinous crimes. 
C)  The media exploit victims so that they can earn better ratings. 
D)  Nonprofit agencies try to protect victims from the offenders. 
A)  Politicians base their decisions on pressure from constituents. 
B)  Criminal justice professionals work harder on heinous crimes. 
C)  The media exploit victims so that they can earn better ratings. 
D)  Nonprofit agencies try to protect victims from the offenders.

Question 10

Stage 3 of the victim rediscovery process is marked by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emergence of victim support by self-help groups 
B)  Emergence of new laws and assistance programs 
C)  Emergence of opposition to the victims' demands 
D)  Emergence of compromise among those involved 
A)  Emergence of victim support by self-help groups 
B)  Emergence of new laws and assistance programs 
C)  Emergence of opposition to the victims' demands 
D)  Emergence of compromise among those involved

Regarding courageous responses by victims to attackers, which of the following is the most accurate?

Which of the following relates to the concept of "exemplary behavior under duress"?

The U.S.definition of sex trafficking has broadened over time to include all coerced adult prostitution and all involvement of children in sexual activities, including pornography.

After the American Revolution, how was addressing the suffering of individuals in criminal matters viewed?

The civil liberties movement contributed to furthering police professionalism.

"Moral entrepreneurs" is a term the author uses to describe activists who start the rediscovery process.

When crime victims resist, it nearly always backfires on them.

Outline and discuss the role of the news media concerning the victim's plight.Provide both negative and positive aspects.

Sensationalism refers to which of the following?

Stage 3 of the victim rediscovery process is marked by which of the following?

What Is Victimology

The Rediscovery of Crime Victims

Victimization in the United States: an Overview

Violent Crimes: Murders and Robberies

Victims Contributions to the Crime Problem

Victims and the Criminal Justice System: Cooperation and Conflict

Victims and the Criminal Justice System: Cooperation and Conflict

Victimized Children

Victims of Violence by Lovers and Family Members

Victims of Rapes and Other Sexual Assaults

Repaying Victims

Victims in the Twenty-First Century: Alternative Directions Glossary References Name Index Subject Index

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Exam 11: Additional Groups of Victims With Special Problems

Regarding courageous responses by victims to attackers, which of the following is the most accurate?

Which of the following relates to the concept of "exemplary behavior under duress"?

The U.S.definition of sex trafficking has broadened over time to include all coerced adult prostitution and all involvement of children in sexual activities, including pornography.

After the American Revolution, how was addressing the suffering of individuals in criminal matters viewed?

The civil liberties movement contributed to furthering police professionalism.

"Moral entrepreneurs" is a term the author uses to describe activists who start the rediscovery process.

When crime victims resist, it nearly always backfires on them.

Outline and discuss the role of the news media concerning the victim's plight.Provide both negative and positive aspects.

Sensationalism refers to which of the following?

Stage 3 of the victim rediscovery process is marked by which of the following?

What Is Victimology

The Rediscovery of Crime Victims

Victimization in the United States: an Overview

Violent Crimes: Murders and Robberies

Victims Contributions to the Crime Problem

Victims and the Criminal Justice System: Cooperation and Conflict

Victims and the Criminal Justice System: Cooperation and Conflict

Victimized Children

Victims of Violence by Lovers and Family Members

Victims of Rapes and Other Sexual Assaults

Repaying Victims

Victims in the Twenty-First Century: Alternative Directions Glossary References Name Index Subject Index

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