Discuss Which Groups of People Are Most Likely and Which

question 61

Essay

Discuss which groups of people are most likely and which groups are least likely to become victims of crime and why this is the case.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which individuals believe they have no control over the outcomes of situations, often resulting from repeated failures or a sense of powerlessness.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process by which individuals perceive, comprehend, and make sense of the world around them, particularly how they interpret events and stimuli.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that individuals seek to avoid or minimize, often motivating behavior changes.

Behavioral Disengagement

A coping mechanism involving withdrawal from or reduction of effort in attempting to achieve goals when they seem unattainable.