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Crss 201: Psychology Of Criminal Behaviour Question Paper

Crss 201: Psychology Of Criminal Behaviour

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Criminology And Security Studies

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES
CRSS 201: PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR
STREAMS: Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (TOTAL 30 MARKS)

1. Write short notes on the following terms:

(a) Interpersonal cognition [3 Marks]
(b) Lack of self control and crime. [3 Marks]
(c) Locus of control [4 Marks]
(d) Attribution and crime [3 Marks]

2. (a) Describe the Crime Rational Choice Theory. [6 Marks]

(b) By providing relevant examples, discuss at least five cognitive consequences and
distortions that help explain criminal conduct and behavior. [5 Marks]

3. Discuss four types of psychopaths. [4 Marks]

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS (TOTAL 40 MARKS)

4. (a) Explain the “social learning theory”. [5 Marks]
(b) With illustrations show how social learning theory can be used to understand
crime and deviance. [6 Marks]

(c) By giving examples, discuss three mechanisms from social learning theory that
postulate how an individual learns to engage in crime. [9 Marks]

5. (a) Write short notes on the following:

(i) Genetics and crime. [5 Marks]

(ii) Psychiatric and clinical approaches to violence. [10 Marks]

(iii) Moral reasoning and crime. [5 Marks]

6. (a) “The relationship between mental illness and crime is complex.” Describe at least
three confounding factors that seem to cloud the evidence that link mental illness and crime. [3 Marks]

(b) Discuss at least five characteristics of offending associated with different types of
mental illness. [10 Marks]

(c) Why should there be greater criminality among mentally ill? [3 Marks]

(d) Discuss at least two risk management actions that can be employed by
professionals to prevent the risk that may be caused by a mentally ill offender.
[2 Marks]

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