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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

Scr 100: Introduction To Criminology 2016/2017 Question Paper

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