Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.The concepts and understanding of crime and victims has been organized through scientific knowledge, religious beliefs, and social structures of the time in which they originated.
2.Because of the enormous amount of research studies that have been carried out to better our understanding of victimization, we have a strong set of consolidated arguments to explain the complexities of victims and victimization.
3.Prior to the 1940s, victimologists did not view criminal activity as an interactive event between the offender and the victim.
4.In cases of victim facilitation, the victim, often unknowingly, makes it easier for offenders to target them or set in motion the events that lead to the victimization.
5.Michelle attacked Courtney, and Courtney defended herself. However, in the attack, Michelle got more seriously hurt; in this case, this ultimately makes Michelle the victim.


1.true
2.false
3.true
4.true
5.true

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