Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Relationship Between Victimology

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between victimology and criminology?

• A) Victimology encompasses several subdisciplines, including criminology.
• B) Victimology can be considered an area of specialization within criminology.
• C) Victimologists only study the victims of crimes; criminologists only study the offenders.
• D) Although they address similar topics, their research and analytic methods markedly differ.

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Definitions:

Oral Stage

A stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory focusing on infants' pleasure centers on the mouth during the first 18 months of life.

Personality Development

The ongoing process of developing and shaping one's personality, influenced by genetic, environmental, and social factors.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where negative emotions or impulses are transferred from the original source to a less threatening object or person.