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:

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of an external stimulus that has qualities of real perception, often seen in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.

Delusion

A false belief held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of a psychiatric disorder.

Cinderella

A classic fairy tale character who overcomes adversity and mistreatment to achieve her dreams, often used metaphorically to describe a rags-to-riches story.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms that represent an addition to or exaggeration of normal processes, often seen in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.