DLE1214(2) VICTIMOLOGY

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of victimology as introduced by Benjamin Mendelsohn?

• The study of crime prevention

• The scientific study of victims

• The analysis of criminal behavior

• The examination of legal systems

Match

Match the following victim typology

• Abducted child

• Stolen phone after leaving it in restaurant

• Drug overdose

Innocent

Minor guilt

Guilty as offender

• Innocent

• Minor guilt

• Guilty as offender

Match

Match the following victim typology

• Bully getting punched

• A person gets killed after shooting at people

• Lied about robbery to claim insurance

More guilty than offender

Most Guilty

Imaginary

• More guilty than offender

• Most Guilty

• Imaginary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why a person becomes a victim of crime?

• Criminal Law Theory

• Victimisation Theory

• Social Disorganisation Theory

• Conflict Theory

Multiple Choice

Which is not an element of Cohen and Felson's (1979) Routine Activities Theory?

• Offender

• Environment

• Target

• Lack guardianship

Match

Match the following routine activities theory

• Harun brought a crowbar to steal money

• Harun can easily break into Minah's house

• There are no locks in the house

motivated offender

suitable target

lack guardianship

• motivated offender

• suitable target

• lack guardianship

Multiple Choice

According to Lifestyle Theory, which is NOT true?

• Women are more victimised than men

• Higher risk for people going out at night

• Deviant lifestyle includes being friends with criminals

• Women are often obligated as caretakers

Multiple Choice

Which scenario best illustrates differential exposure to crime?

• retiree gardening in a rural area.

• married woman staying at home caring for children.

• youth male frequenting bars at night.

• man working in a secured office during the day.

Multiple Choice

Which demographic group is at the highest statistical risk of victimization?

• Young single females

• Retired men

• Male youths

• Married women

Multiple Choice

Social roles are a set of...

• societal standards

• behaviors in a social situation.

• beliefs on how others should behave.

• behavioural rules

Multiple Choice

Principle of homogamy in criminality is...

• Males are biologically more likely to commit crimes

• Deviant lifestyles are exposed to become offenders and victims of crime

• Frequenting with criminal demographic can lead to victimisation

• Crime occur often at night in urban areas

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT the key component of Lifestyle Theory?

• Body weight

• Social Roles

• Deviant Lifestyle

• Demography

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT the 9 types of crime listed in the International Crime Victims Survey (ICVS)?

• Car Theft

• Motorcycle Theft

• Household Burglary

• Traffic offence

Multiple Choice

Which type of crime International Crime Victims Survey (ICVS) does 'pickpocket' categorize as?

• Personal property theft

• From car theft

• Assault

• Robbery

Match

Match the following ICVS

• In 2022, Proton Wira is the most stolen vehicle

• Smash-and-grab at traffic lights

• 2 minutes to tamper and steal

Car theft

Theft from car

Motorcycle Theft

• Car theft

• Theft from car

• Motorcycle Theft

Match

Match the following ICVS

• Snatch theft

• Points a knife to steal bag

• Threaten to punch

Personal property theft

Robbery

Assault

• Personal property theft

• Robbery

• Assault

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a type of recurring victimization?

• Recurrence

• Polyvictimization

• Revictimization

• Initial victimization

Match

Match the following impact of recurring victimisation

• Assaulted then next day, robbed

• Bullied at school and return home to abusive parents

• Abused by parents and marry abusive partner

• Robbed and next day robbed

• robbed and neighbor also robbed

recurring

polyvictimisation

revictimisation

repeat

near-repeat

• recurring

• polyvictimisation

• revictimisation

• repeat

• near-repeat

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the economic cost of victimisation?

• Medical care

• Property loss

• Inability to work

• Increased self-esteem

Multiple Choice

The largest cost of victimisation is:

• Economic cost

• Reduced quality of life

• Physical injury

• Mental illness

Multiple Choice

The term vicarious victimisation refers to...

• Cost of court proceedings

• Effects on those close to the victim

• Loss of income due to injury

• Repeat victimisation of the same person

Multiple Choice

If a victim changes their daily routine and behaviour to avoid danger after a crime, this is an example of:

• Quality of life loss

• Productivity loss

• System cost

• Economic cost

Multiple Choice

What is the most common mental health cost of a victimization?

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Self-esteem

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Multiple Choice

Which is true about compensation for victims under the Penal Code?

• If offender cannot pay, the court will give compensation

• The court shall consider the nature of the injury

• Victims are always compensated regardless of circumstances

• The court considers income of offender

Multiple Choice

Under the Child Act 2001, what condition allows a Protector to take a child into temporary custody?

• Child committed crime

• Child needs protection

• Child's parents request

• Child runs away

Multiple Choice

Malaysia does not have which of the following victim support mechanisms?

• Victim Compensation Fund

• Legal Aid

• Restitution

• Child protection