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Aps 315: Psychology And Crime Question Paper

Aps 315: Psychology And Crime

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2013/2014
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
APS 315: PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIME
DATE: THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2013 TIME: 4.30 – 6.30p.m
INSTRUCTIONS
Section A is compulsory. (Attempt all questions)
1.a) Define the following concepts as used in criminological psychology.
i.Mens Rea
ii.Misdemeanor
iii.Terrorism
iv.Drug offences
v.Sex offender [5marks]
b) Using clear examples describe the concept of victimless crime. [3marks]
c) Describe the following theoretical perspectives of law and crime.
i.Interactional view
ii.Consensus view
iii.Conflict view. [9marks]
d) Highlight five basic conditions that transform an act into a crime. [5marks]
e) Describe the drug circle ring. [3marks]
f) Describe the stages of juvenile Criminal Justice System. [5marks]
Section B: Answer any two questions
2.Discuss the Moral Development theory by Lawrence Kohlberg, highlighting its contribution to the understanding of criminal behavior. [20marks]
3. a) Suicide attempt is normally taken as a crime in Kenya. What in your opinion are the pros and cons of this approach, from the perspective of criminological psychology. [10marks]
b) Explain the major defenses that can excuse an offender from criminal liability. [10marks]
4.There have been calls to declare alcoholism and drug abuse as a national disaster in Kenya. Discuss the implications of this phenomenon to the crime situation in the country. [20marks]
5.a) Discuss how the ideas of S.L Halleck on criminal behavior can reduce crime in Kenya. [10marks]
b) The relationship between crime and mental disorder can be complex. Discuss the relationship between the two illustrating with clear examples. [10marks]

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