Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between victimology and criminology?
a. Victimology encompasses several sub-disciplines, including criminology.
b. Victimology can be considered an area of specialization within criminology.
c. Victimologists only study the victims of crimes, and criminologists only study the offenders.
d. Although they address similar topics, their research and analytic methods markedly differ.
B
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