Which of the Following Is True of Victim Surveys Such

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of victim surveys such as the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) ?

• A) They focus on collecting data with the help of intermediaries or local police agencies.
• B) They involve interviewing participants at least once every month for a period of three years.
• C) They provide information about various ways in which crime rates are exaggerated by victims.
• D) They provide a better understanding of the actual amount of crime that occurs in the United States.

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

A type of social influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by others, often involving the adoption of group norms.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses their sense of self-awareness and feels less responsible for their actions, often occurring in group settings.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from an authority figure, often studied in social psychology.