Criminal Psychology Exam - Semester One 2023/24

What is the maximum duration of the exam for Criminal Psychology?

How many questions are candidates required to answer during the exam?

What is the consequence of not canceling extra questions in the exam?

Which psychological perspective does Question 2 address?

What is the grading scheme for each question in the exam?

What should a student do if they answer more questions than required?

Who is one of the examiners for the Criminal Psychology subject?

Which of the following themes is discussed in Question 4?

Psychology Exam - Semester One 2023/24

Exam: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, Year 3 and 4
Date: Saturday 6th January 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Course: Criminal Psychology (Dr. Marek McGann, Dr. Conor Nolan)
Instructions: Answer 2 out of 5 questions. Each question is worth 100 marks. If more than 2 questions are answered, the extra ones must be crossed out to prevent marking.

Exam Questions

Q1: Are psychopaths biologically different from non-psychopaths? Critically evaluate the available evidence. (100 marks)
Q2: Why do people kill? Provide a detailed psychological analysis of homicidal behaviour, citing relevant literature. (100 marks)
Q3: Identify two notable developmental risk factors for criminal behaviour. Critically examine the existing research on these factors. (100 marks)
Q4: Does mental illness play a role in criminal behaviour? Discuss with reference to the literature. (100 marks)
Q5: Why is understanding the causes of criminal behaviour in young people important? Evaluate the current knowledge of how criminal behaviours develop and persist. (100 marks)

Prepare for the Criminal Psychology exam for Year 3 and 4 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program. This exam includes critical questions on psychopathy, homicidal behavior, and the impact of mental illness on crime. Assess your understanding of key psychological concepts and existing research in the field.