Assignment

Question 1
The study of victimology is often confused with this and, as a result, victimology is seen as one-sided and opinionated:
Ideology
Criminology
Victimism
Victimization

Question 2

In 1965, which state became the first to set up a special fund to repay victims for crime-inflicted expenses?
New York
California
Texas
Florida

Question 3

This official source is considered the better known authority on U.S. crime statistics:
National Crime Victimization Survey
Uniform Crime Report
National Crime Map and Survey
Uniform Incident-Based Reporting System

Question 4

According to the FBI Crime Clock, what crime is most common, or occurs most frequently, in the United States?
Larceny-theft
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Aggravated assault

Question 5

What is a potential drawback of the FBI Crime Clock?
Its figures draw from unreported crimes.
Its design ignores population size.
It suggests that being victimized is avoidable.
None of the above.

Question 6

All of the following are considered index crimes EXCEPT:
Aggravated assault
Counterfeiting
Arson
Larceny

Question 7

Which type of crime does the National Crime Victimization Survey NOT address?
Office burglary
Forcible rape
Murder
A and C

Question 8

A just world outlook is best summarized in the belief that:
Neither the victim nor the offender is the true culprit behind a crime
An offender is solely responsible for his or her actions and should suffer the consequences
People get what they deserve, including neglectful and foolish victims
The world is governed by random events and anyone may become a victim at any time

Question 9

______________ are knowing and willing victims who deliberately single out their vehicles for trouble by leaving keys in the ignition or the doors unlocked. They seek reimbursement from their insurance company for financial gain.
Precipitative initiators
Provocative conspirators
Carelessly facilitating victims
Fabricating simulators

Question 10

______________ are victims that unwillingly set the stage for crimes of opportunity through gross negligence. For example, they may leave a car door unlocked or a window open.
Conscientiously resisting victims
Precipitative initiators
Carelessly facilitating victims
Conventionally cautious victims.