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Spy 411:Forensic Psychology Question Paper

Spy 411:Forensic Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MOI UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS

COURSE CODE: SPY 411
COURSE TITLE: FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: 1st OCTOBER 2013
TIME: 9.00 A.M-12.00P.M

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
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THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF TWO PRINTED PAGES. PLEASE TURN OVER

MOI UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
MAIN EXAM
COURSE CODE: SPY 411
COURSE TITLE: FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper has two sections. In section A question one is compulsory. In section B answer any three questions.

SECTION A:

1. a) Explain the scope of forensic psychology in criminal justice system (10mks)
b) By using relevant examples, discuss the meaning of the following terms (10mks)
I) Actus Reus
ii) Mens Rea
c) Explain the three relationships between psychology and the legal system. (5mks)

SECTION B :

2. Describe three sets of factors to explain criminal behaviour. Give an example for any crime that have been witnessed in Kenya. (15mks)

3. Explain the following concepts in forensic psychology. (15mks)
I) Diminished capacity to stand trial
ii) Competency to stand trial
iii) Competency evaluation

4. Discuss mental illness and crime in terms of prediction of dangerous behaviour. Apply the following disorders.
I) Post traumatic stress disorder
ii) Battered Woman Syndrome
iii) Multi personality Disorder

5. Describe the criminal investigation steps. Illustrate with a hypothetical case scenario. (15mks)

6. Discuss the following theories of criminal behaviour
i) Process Theory
ii) Social control Theory
iii) Cognitive Learning Theory (15mks)

7. Explain the concept of forensic psychology in terms of
i) Psychology in the law
ii) Psychology and the law
iii) Psychology of the law (15mks)

Spy 411:Forensic Psychology Question Paper

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