BPCE-142 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BPCE-142 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCE-142, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) PSYCHOLOGY (BAPCH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BPCE-142 : FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer any five of the following
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 relationship between forensic psychology and related fields. Explain the ethical issues in forensic psychology.
Q2.Differentiate between forensic evaluation and therapeutic evaluation. Describe p ersonality testing in forensic psychology. 6+14 [ 2 ]
Q3.Differentiate between forensic and criminal psychology. Discuss the roles and functions of criminal psychologist.
Q4.Explain psychodynamic and cognitive theories that explain criminal behaviour. 8+12 Section&B
Q5.What is Juvenile delinquency ? Descr ibe the causes of crimes committed by young offenders.
Q6.Explain various types of truth and deception.
Q7.Discuss the ways to detect deception.
Q8.Define and classify serial killing. Describe the role of a forensic psychologist in the context of serial killings.
Q9.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Criminal justice
(b) Types of homicides 2023 -142
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) [ 4 ]