B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Criminal Psychology and Criminal Sociology Oct 2025 Question Paper - SPPU

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PART - A Answer the following questions in detail (Any Two) : [2 × 15 = 30]

1. Q1 Describe the role of psychometric testing in understanding and measuring criminal behavior.
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2. Q2 Explain the concept of Forensic Psychology. Describe its historical development in India and abroad, and discuss the role and application of Forensic Psychology in the prison system.
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3. Q3 What do you understand by Criminology? Write an explanatory note on the Positivist Theory.
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4. Q4 Compare and contrast Cohen’s theory of delinquent subculture with Miller’s lower-class gang delinquency theory, highlighting key differences and criticisms.
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PART - B Answer the following questions (Any Three) : [3 × 10 = 30]

1. Q5 Describe in detail the concepts of Hirschi’s Social Control Theory and Differential Reinforcement Theory in criminology.
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2. Q6 How does Social Disorganization Theory explain the link between Crime and Social Structure?
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3. Q7 Describe the main principles of Differential Association Theory and analyze the role of self-control and self-esteem in the development of criminal behavior.
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4. Q8 Discuss the underlying factors of criminal profiling and evaluate its merits and demerits.
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5. Q9 Explain the concept of Criminal Psychology and discuss the psychological and psycho-analytical theories that help in understanding criminal behaviour.
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PART - C

1. Q10 Write short notes on the following (Any Two) : [2 × 5 = 10]
   • a) Neutralization and rift theory. Read the model answer
   • b) The Classical School. Read the model answer
   • c) Human aggression and violence to crime. Read the model answer
   • d) Mental illness and Crime. Read the model answer

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