Theories Of Victimization

Question 1

Some actually initiate the confrontation that eventually leads to their injury or death

Answer 1

Victim Precipitation Theory

Question 2

2 kinds of victim precipitation theory

Answer 2

Active Precipitation
Passive Precipitation

Question 3

Occurs when victims act provocatively, use threats or fighting words

Answer 3

Active Precipitation

Question 4

Occurs when the victim exhibits some personal characteristics that unknowingly encourage the attacker.

Answer 4

Passive Precipitation

Question 5

People may become crime victims because their lifestyle increases their exposure to criminal offenders

Answer 5

Lifestyle Theory

Question 6

This theory postulated that people who live in deviant places are at high risk from crime. Victim behavior has little influence over the criminal act.

Answer 6

Deviant Place Theory

Question 7

Crime rate can be explained by the availability of suitable targets, the absence of capable guardians and the presence of motivated offenders.

Answer 7

Routine Activities

Question 8

What are the theories of victimization?

Answer 8

Victim Precipitation Theory
Lifestyle Theory
Deviant Place Theory
Routine Activities