Question 1

An example of the classic rape paradigm is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   A female is verbally coerced into sexual intercourse by her boyfriend.
B)   A woman is forced to have intercourse by her abusive husband.
C)   An intoxicated woman is sexually assaulted by an acquaintance in her home.
D)   A young female is violently attacked by a stranger in a public place at night. D

Question 2

Which of the following is not a potential benefit victims may experience through talking to someone about their victimization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Seeking further help.
B)   Sorting out their experience.
C)   Seeking vengeance against the offender.
D)   Acknowledging their victimization. C

Question 3

What factors would influence your decision to intervene if you witnessed someone (a friend) (a fellow student) (a stranger) being (physically) (sexually) harmed (or verbally threatened) (sexual harassed) at (a party) (in a residence hall) (in a public setting, such as a parking lot or on the sidewalk)?
Discuss three factors that would influence your decision to intervene. Explain how and why each one would influence whether you intervened.
You can vary question using different examples in parentheses. You could also vary characteristics of the person-sex, race, age, etc.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that would influence my decision to intervene if I witnessed someone being physically or sexually harmed, verbally threatened, or sexually harassed in different settings.

Firstly, the relationship I have with the person being harmed would greatly influence my decision to intervene. If the person being harmed is a friend, I would feel a stronger sense of responsibility to intervene and protect them. This is because I have a personal connection with them and would feel a duty to ensure their safety. On the other hand, if the person being harmed is a stranger, I may feel less inclined to intervene as I may not feel as personally responsible for their well-being.

Secondly, the setting in which the harm is taking place would also influence my decision to intervene. For example, if the harm is occurring at a party or in a residence hall where there are many people around, I may feel more comfortable intervening as there is a higher likelihood of receiving support from others. However, if the harm is taking place in a public setting such as a parking lot or on the sidewalk where there are fewer people around, I may feel more hesitant to intervene as I may fear for my own safety.

Lastly, my own personal safety and the potential consequences of intervening would also play a significant role in my decision. If I perceive that intervening could put myself at risk of harm, I may be less likely to intervene. Additionally, if I believe that intervening could lead to negative repercussions for myself, such as legal trouble or retaliation from the perpetrator, I may also be more hesitant to intervene.

In conclusion, the factors that would influence my decision to intervene if I witnessed someone being harmed include my relationship with the person, the setting in which the harm is taking place, and my own personal safety and potential consequences of intervening. Each of these factors would impact my decision-making process and ultimately determine whether or not I choose to intervene.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a common categorization of self-protection behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nonforceful physical.
B)   Forceful verbal.
C)   Forceful physical.
D)   Nonforceful nonphysical.
E)   All of the above are common categorizations.

Question 5

One problem with research on the effects of self-protection tactics is determining whether _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   The victim's injuries were sustained before or after resisting the attack.
B)   The victim's injuries were severe enough to require medical attention.
C)   A jury will take the victim's injuries into account during deliberation.
D)   The offender sustained similar or worse injuries than the victim.
E)   All of the above are problems with this research.

Question 6

Two challenges in bystander interventions as a means to prevent victimization are (1) ____________ and (2) ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Prompting compassion among bystanders; issuing rewards for interventions.
B)   Ensuring the offender is not injured; providing victim compensation.
C)   Promoting safety during interventions; assisting with training.
D)   Fostering a sense of responsibility; prompting bystanders to intervene.
E)   All of the above are challenges in bystander intervention.

Question 7

Describe three reasons why victim acknowledgment is important (can be in terms of personal adjustment, criminal justice system, advocacy and resources, etc.).

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Reporting decisions have been studied from two perspectives: (1) the decision ___________ and (2) the decision __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   To seek medical assistance following a victimization; to seek psychological help following a victimization.
B)   To prosecute the victimization in a court of law; to sue the offender in a civil court.
C)   To report the victimization to law enforcement; not to report the victimization to law enforcement.
D)   To speak out about the victimization to others; to publicly deny that the victimization occurred.
E)   None of the above.

Question 9

Which of the following is not known to be a pattern in reporting victimizations to law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Victim reporting is influenced by the situational characteristics of the criminal event.
B)   Victim characteristics affect whether a victimization is reported.
C)   Violent crime is more likely to be reported than property crime.
D)   Offender characteristics affect whether a victimization is reported.
E)   All of the above are known to be patterns in reporting.

Question 10

State and describe three factors involved in bystander intervention decisions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

According to Powers and Simpson (2012), forceful physical resistance decreased the odds of victim injury, whereas nonforceful verbal resistance increased the odds of victim injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), serious violent crime ________ in the 1990s and rates of reporting ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased; remained stable.
B)   Declined; declined.
C)   Declined; increased.
D)   Remained stable; declined.
E)   Increased; declined.

Question 13

Victims who do acknowledge their experience as a crime have a lower risk of revictimization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the NCVS, which of the following is the most common reason given by crime victims for not reporting their victimization(s) to police?

Accepted Answer

A)   The incident was not important enough for the victim to report it.
B)   The victim believed the police would not or could not help them.
C)   The victim feared reprisal from the offender.
D)   The victim considered the incident a personal matter.
E)   The victim could not name the offender.

Question 15

Select any type of crime. Discuss two reasons for each of the following:
(a) Why someone would be likely to report this type of crime to law enforcement.
(b) Why someone would NOT be likely to report this type of crime to law enforcement.
(c) Why you would report this type of crime to law enforcement.
(d) Why you would NOT report this type of crime to law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following actions is not one of the important stages of the victim decision-making process, according to Greenberg and Ruback (1992)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deciding what to do after the victimization.
B)   Prosecuting the offender in a court of law.
C)   Acknowledging the event as a crime.
D)   Determining the seriousness of the crime.
E)   All of the above are important stages of the victim decision-making process.

Question 17

______________ is (are) not included among the influence(s) in bystander intervention decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evaluation apprehension.
B)   Modeling.
C)   Confidence in skills.
D)   Diffusion of responsibility.
E)   Pluralistic ignorance.F)  All of the above are included among the influences.

Question 18

Victims' decisions to contact police are influenced by the offenders' criminal history, although this factor may be more influential at other stages of the criminal process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the National Violence against Women Study (NVAWS), most female victims of sexual assault, physical assault, stalking, and threats of violence sought help from _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Social service agencies.
B)   Doctors and nurses.
C)   The criminal justice system.
D)   Family and friends.
E)   School psychiatrists.

Question 20

Would you recommend that a victim of any personal crime engage in self-protective behavior? Why or why not? Provide at least two reasons for your answer.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 10: Victim Decision Making

An example of the classic rape paradigm is _____________.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit victims may experience through talking to someone about their victimization?

Which of the following is not a common categorization of self-protection behaviors?

One problem with research on the effects of self-protection tactics is determining whether _____________.

Two challenges in bystander interventions as a means to prevent victimization are (1) __ and (2) _.

Describe three reasons why victim acknowledgment is important (can be in terms of personal adjustment, criminal justice system, advocacy and resources, etc.).

Reporting decisions have been studied from two perspectives: (1) the decision _ and (2) the decision .

Which of the following is not known to be a pattern in reporting victimizations to law enforcement?

State and describe three factors involved in bystander intervention decisions.

According to Powers and Simpson (2012), forceful physical resistance decreased the odds of victim injury, whereas nonforceful verbal resistance increased the odds of victim injury.

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) , serious violent crime in the 1990s and rates of reporting .

Victims who do acknowledge their experience as a crime have a lower risk of revictimization.

According to the NCVS, which of the following is the most common reason given by crime victims for not reporting their victimization(s) to police?

Which of the following actions is not one of the important stages of the victim decision-making process, according to Greenberg and Ruback (1992) ?

______________ is (are) not included among the influence(s) in bystander intervention decisions?

Victims' decisions to contact police are influenced by the offenders' criminal history, although this factor may be more influential at other stages of the criminal process.

According to the National Violence against Women Study (NVAWS) , most female victims of sexual assault, physical assault, stalking, and threats of violence sought help from _____________.

Would you recommend that a victim of any personal crime engage in self-protective behavior? Why or why not? Provide at least two reasons for your answer.

Exam 10: Victim Decision Making

An example of the classic rape paradigm is _____________.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit victims may experience through talking to someone about their victimization?

Which of the following is not a common categorization of self-protection behaviors?

One problem with research on the effects of self-protection tactics is determining whether _____________.

Two challenges in bystander interventions as a means to prevent victimization are (1) ____________ and (2) ___________.

Describe three reasons why victim acknowledgment is important (can be in terms of personal adjustment, criminal justice system, advocacy and resources, etc.).

Reporting decisions have been studied from two perspectives: (1) the decision ___________ and (2) the decision __________.

Which of the following is not known to be a pattern in reporting victimizations to law enforcement?

State and describe three factors involved in bystander intervention decisions.

According to Powers and Simpson (2012), forceful physical resistance decreased the odds of victim injury, whereas nonforceful verbal resistance increased the odds of victim injury.

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) , serious violent crime ________ in the 1990s and rates of reporting ________.

Victims who do acknowledge their experience as a crime have a lower risk of revictimization.

According to the NCVS, which of the following is the most common reason given by crime victims for not reporting their victimization(s) to police?

Which of the following actions is not one of the important stages of the victim decision-making process, according to Greenberg and Ruback (1992) ?

______________ is (are) not included among the influence(s) in bystander intervention decisions?

Victims' decisions to contact police are influenced by the offenders' criminal history, although this factor may be more influential at other stages of the criminal process.

According to the National Violence against Women Study (NVAWS) , most female victims of sexual assault, physical assault, stalking, and threats of violence sought help from _____________.

Would you recommend that a victim of any personal crime engage in self-protective behavior? Why or why not? Provide at least two reasons for your answer.

Two challenges in bystander interventions as a means to prevent victimization are (1) __ and (2) _.

Reporting decisions have been studied from two perspectives: (1) the decision _ and (2) the decision .

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) , serious violent crime in the 1990s and rates of reporting .