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

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Victim provocation occurs when a person does something that contributes to their own victimization by provoking the perpetrator to commit the crime. In option D, the homicide victim's act of committing a bank robbery directly provoked the security guard's response, leading to the victim's shooting and death.

Which of the Following Situations in Which a Victim Contributed