Answered: Relative to victimization, thoroughly…

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Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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Relative to victimization, thoroughly describe the following:

1) Victim Precipitation Theory

2) Lifestyle Theories

3) Deviant Place Theory

4) Routine Activities Theory

Expert Solution

Step 1: 1) Victim Precipitation Theory:

Victim Precipitation Theory suggests that victims may contribute to their victimization by their actions, behaviors, or characteristics. It implies that some victims may unintentionally provoke or initiate the criminal act against them.
This theory was initially developed by Marvin Wolfgang and Franco Ferracuti in the 1960s. It proposes that some individuals may exhibit behaviors or traits that make them more likely to become victims, such as engaging in risky behaviors or associating with high-risk individuals.
Victim Precipitation Theory has been criticized for potentially blaming victims and diverting attention away from the responsibility of the offender. Critics argue that it should be used cautiously and in conjunction with other victimology theories.