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Scr 100:Introduction To Criminology Question Paper

Scr 100:Introduction To Criminology

Course:Bachelor Of Social Work

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2015

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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(MMUST)
MAIN/NAIROBI/KAPSABET/KAKUMA/WEBUYE/BUNGOMA/BUSIA/KAIMOSI/MUMIAS/
EBUNANGWE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMISTER EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE
OF
SOCIAL WORK
COURSE CODE: SCR 100
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
DATE: 9/12/2015 TIME: 12:00 -3:00PM

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
Answer any THREE questions
Question ONE is Compulsory
TIME: 3 Hours
MMUST observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating
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Question One
Discuss the major postulates articulated by Edwin H. Sutherland’s theory of differential association. How relevant is the theory to the Kenya contemporary society.(10 Marks)
Are criminals rational decision makers, or are they motivated by uncontrollable psychological and emotional drives? (10 Marks)
How does Robert Merton’s theory of anomie explain criminal behavior? (10 Marks)
Question two
Explain the various research methods used by criminologists to gather information that shed light on criminal behavior (20 Marks)
Question three
Early psychological explanations of criminal behavior have their roots in conditioning and psychopathology. Describe the term conditioning and discuss its application to the explanation of criminal behavior.(10 Marks)
Critically analyze the Lombrossian School of thought.(10 Marks)
Question four
Explain five major principles of psychological theories.(10 Marks)
Discuss the labeling theory in relation to criminal behavior and its application in explaining criminal behavior in Kenya.(10 Marks)
Question five
Describe four studies supporting the fact that criminal tendencies are genetically based.(10 Marks)
Criminology is a fascinating field/discipline, encompassing a wide variety of topics that have both practical application and theoretical importance. Discuss

Scr 100:Introduction To Criminology Question Paper

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