Differential Association Theory - Elements of Criminology - Past Exam, Exams of Criminology

Download Differential Association Theory - Elements of Criminology - Past Exam and more Exams Criminology in PDF only on Docsity! PRIFYSGOL ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY DEGREE EXAMINATIONS 2009 DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY ELEMENTS OF CRIMINOLOGY (CR10120) Time allowed ONE AND A HALF hours Answer Section A (this should take about half an hour) AND ONE of the questions in Section B (this should take about one hour) Please use references in all your answers. Candidates are not permitted to bring any books, notes or any other materials into the examination. SECTION A ANSWER THIS COMPULSORY QUESTION 1. Identify the strengths and weaknesses in ONE of the following theories/accounts of criminal behaviour: - Differential Association Theory - Maternal Deprivation - Locus of Control - Radical Criminology - Feminist Criminology SECTION B ANSWER ONE OF THESE QUESTIONS 2 Discuss how useful the concepts of the ‘underclass’ and ‘social exclusion’ are in explaining criminal behaviour. 3 Evaluate the contribution subcultural theories have made to our understanding of delinquent behaviour. 4 In the context of deviance and criminal behaviour explain the core differences between social control theories and theories based on self-control. Critically consider and compare the policy implications which might arise out of these different theoretical approaches to control. 5 From within labelling theory discuss the ways in which concepts of the ‘self’ may be important to an understanding of deviance and consider what policy implications these may have. 6 Is there such a thing as a ‘criminal’ gene? Discuss with reference to either the XYY theory of criminal behaviour or Sheldon’s Somatotyping.