Finkelhor and Asigian Find That Three Specific Types of Characteristics

question 5

Multiple Choice

Finkelhor and Asigian find that three specific types of characteristics increase the potential for victimization. Which statement best exemplifies target gratifiability?

• A)The victim appears vulnerable to the offender.
• B)The victim has provoked the offender.
• C)The victim has something the offender wants.
• D)The victim has a previous relationship to the offender.

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Definitions:

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Research that combines an action-oriented goal and the participation of research subjects.

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A relationship in which one variable causes a change in another variable.

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