BPCE-142 · December 2022 · English

IGNOU BPCE-142 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCE-142, December 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2022

BPCE-142 : FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

@ Attempt any five questions of the following.

(ii) Answer at least two questions from each

section.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iv) | Answer each question in about 400 words.

SECTION A

Q1.Define forensic psychology and explain its nature and scope.

Q2.Explain the tests and techniques of evaluation in forensic psychology.

Q3.Describe the biological and integrated theories related to criminal psychology.

Q4.Elucidate psychological autopsy.

SECTION B

Q5.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Police stress

(b) Reid technique

Q6.Explain the types of witness protection and describe the procedure related to witness protection.

Q7.Describe the role of a forensic psychologist in the context of child sexual abuse.

Q8.Describe the risk factors contributing to delinquency. 20 BPCE-142 2 qe: