Which of the following situations in which a victim contributed to his or her own victimization is an example of victim provocation?

a. A victim of motor vehicle theft left his keys in his unlocked car
b. A mugging victim was wearing a large amount of expensive jewelry
c. A rape victim walked home alone at night along unlit streets
d. A homicide victim was shot by a security guard while committing a bank robbery


Answer: d

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