Targets of Virtual Repeat Victimization Are Chosen by Offenders Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

Targets of virtual repeat victimization are chosen by offenders because, compared to previously victimized targets, they have _____________.

• A) Similar characteristics.
• B) Higher income levels.
• C) Lower self-control.
• D) More valuable goods.
• E) A and B
• F) C and D

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the influence of personal characteristics and underestimate the role of situational factors in explaining others' behavior.

Self-Serving Bias

Self-serving bias is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to personal qualities and their failures to external factors, protecting self-esteem.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being easily distinguished or set apart from others due to unique attributes or characteristics.

Consistency

The quality of being uniform, stable, and free from contradiction over time.