Subsequent Victimization Will Typically Occur Soon After the First Victimization

question 9

Multiple Choice

Subsequent victimization will typically occur soon after the first victimization incident. A challenge for victimologists is _____________.

• A) Analyzing official crime data to form hypotheses about recurring victimization.
• B) Determining which target will experience the subsequent victimization.
• C) Apprehending the offender before s/he can victimize the target again.
• D) Anticipating which type of victimization the subsequent incident will be.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The nerve fibers of the autonomic nervous system that help return bodily processes to normal.

Cortisol System

The body's stress response system, governed by the adrenal cortex, releasing cortisol, a hormone involved in stress response and metabolism regulation.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by the inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to perceived threats or challenges, involving physiological and psychological adaptations to cope with stress.