chapter 1 Introduction and History of Victimology
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
Victimology as a discipline first emerged in the 1930s
The victims' movement gained momentum in the United States in the 1980s
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
One of the most controversial areas of victimology has been and continues to be the concept
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
Von Hentig established a typology of victims. The classification was based on psychological, ________, and biological factors
ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper.
36)
Explain Mendelsohn's theory of victimization.
37)
How did the victims' rights movement begin?
38)
What role has the feminist movement played in the victims' movement?
39)
Explain the importance of the Code of Hammurabi.
40)
What are the key points in the opportunity model of victimization?
41)
Why was the discipline of victimology slow in developing?
42)
What is the issue involved in "blaming the victim" approach?
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
21)
One of the most controversial areas of victimology has been and continues to be the concept known as
21)
______
A)
victim blaming.
B)
restitution.
C)
victim naming.
D)
victim participation.
22)
Hindelang and his colleagues examined exposure and guardianship as they relate to victimization. They call this theory the ________ approach to victimization, which argues that the likelihood of becoming a victim depends on an individual's lifestyle.
22)
______
A)
lifestyle
B)
real
C)
life
D)
homogeny
23)
Karmen correctly points out that victimologists view the dynamics of the victim's role in society from a ________ perspective.
23)
______
A)
criminology
B)
multidisciplinary
C)
single
D)
humanistic
24)
Marvin E. Wolfgang conducted the first major study of victim precipitation when he focused on ________, studying both the victim and the offender as separate entities and as mutual participants.
24)
______
A)
kidnapping
B)
rapes
C)
homicides
D)
suicides
25)
Which of the following was NOT one of Von Hentig's psychological types of victims?
25)
______
A)
wanton
B)
mentally defected
C)
acquisitive
D)
depressed
