Within Victimology, What Is the Best Distinction Between the Terms

question 29

Multiple Choice

Within victimology, what is the best distinction between the terms victim and survivor?

• A) These are simply synonymous terms identifying the same concept.
• B) Victim has more negative and survivor more positive connotations.
• C) Victims always lose their lives to crime, but survivors remain alive.
• D) The field has decided to use survivor to replace victim completely.

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Definitions:

Second Trimester

The period of pregnancy that spans from week 13 to week 26, characterized by the continued development of the fetus and noticeable anatomical changes in the mother.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the ovaries, important for regulating menstruation and maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.