Scr 100: Introduction To Criminology 2016/2017 Question Paper
Scr 100: Introduction To Criminology 2016/2017
Course:Bachelor Of Social Work And Criminology
Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers
Exam Year:2017
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK AND CRIMINOLOGY
COURSE CODE:SCR 100
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
13TH DECEMBER 2017
2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
1.a) Discuss the major postulates articulated by Edwin H.Sutherland's theory of differential association.How relevant is the theory to the Kenya's contemporary society. 10 mks
b. Are criminals rational decision makers,or are they motivated by uncontrollable psychological and emotional drives ? Discuss. 10 mks
c. How does Robert Merton's Theory of anomie explain criminal behavior?10mks
2.Discuss the various research methods used by criminologists to gather information that shed light on criminal behavior. 20 mks
3.a) Early psychological explanation of criminal behavior have their roots in conditioning and psychopathology . Describe the term conditioning and discuss its application to the explanation of criminal behavior. 10mks
b. Critically analyze the Lombrossian school of thought. 10 mks
4.a) Explain five major principles of psychological theories. 10 mks
b. Discuss the labelling theory in relation to criminal behavior and it's application in explaining criminal behavior in Kenya. 10 mks
5. a) Describe four studies supporting the fact that criminal tendencies are genetically based. 10 mks
b. Criminology is a fascinating field,encompassing a wide variety of topics that have both practical application and theoretical importance.Discuss. 10 mks
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