BPCE-142 · June 2025 · English

IGNOU BPCE-142 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCE-142, June 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

June, 2025

BPCE-142 : FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Attempt any five questions in about

400 words each, selecting at least two

questions from each Section. All questions

carry equal marks.

Section-A

Q1.Describe the nature and scope of Forensic Psychology.

Q2.Define Psychological Assessment. Describe personality testing in the context of Forensic Psychology.

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

(a) Role and functions of a criminal psychologist

(b) Theories of intelligence and criminal behaviour

Q4.Explain the concept and the various types of crime. Discuss psychological autopsy as a tool in a criminal investigation.

Section-B

Q5.Describe the types of truth and deception.

Q6.Explain the methods to detect deception.

Q7.Describe the tools and methods in eyewitness assessment.

Q8.Describe the role of a forensic psychologist in the context of child sexual abuse. How can psychological tests be used in child custody cases ?

Q9.Describe the various types of homicides.

Q10.Explain the psychodiagnostics of homicides among youth and adults.