BPCE-142 · December 2024 · English

IGNOU BPCE-142 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCE-142, December 2024 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.)

PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

BPCE-142 : FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) Answer any five questions.

(ii) Answer at least two questions from each

Section.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iv) Answer each question in about

400 words each.

Section—A

Q1.Describe the tests and techniques used for forensic evaluation. Delineate the components of Mental Status Examination (MSE).

Q2.Differentiate between Investigative Psychology and Criminal Psychology. Describe any psychological theory of criminal behaviour.

Q3.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Criminal Profiling

(b) Forensic psychologist as an expert witness

Q4.Define crime and describe the role of a forensic psychologist in crime investigation.

Section—B

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

(a) Police and Special population

(b) Types of Truth and Deception

Q6.Explain witness protection and describe procedure related to witness protection.

Q7.What is juvenile delinquency ? Describe the risk factors contributing to juvenile delinquency.

Q8.Elucidate homicides and heinous crimes.

Q9.Describe the psychodiagnostics of homicides among youth and adults.