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Assessment Criteria: 1.2

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With reference to examples, analyse how laws change due to time, place and culture. 9 marks (2017)
Discuss, using examples, how laws have changed over time. 7 marks (2019)

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Discuss, using examples, how laws change over place.
Discuss, using examples, how laws change from culture to culture.
How laws are applied differently according to circumstance in which actions occur.

Assessment Criteria: 2.1

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With reference to the text above, describe the main features of one physiological theory of criminality. 5 marks (2017)
Describe one physiological theory of criminality. 5 marks (2018)
Describe one biological theory of criminality. 5 marks (2019)

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Assessment Criteria: 2.2

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Describe one individualistic theory of criminality. 5 marks (2017)
With reference to Jimmy’s case, describe one individualistic theory of criminality. 5 marks (2018)
Describe one individualistic theory of criminality. 5 marks (2019)
Briefly describe one individualistic theory of criminality. 4 marks (2020)

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Assessment Criteria: 3.1

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Analyse how the theory described above (individualistic) can be applied to Paul’s situation. 5 marks (2017)

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Note: Questions will depend on scenario given but you can apply Physiological and Learning Theories to it. Marks can be awarded for other relevant links even if not on the Advanced Info for 2022.

Assessment Criteria: 3.2

Past Questions:

Evaluate the effectiveness of a range of individualistic criminological theories to explain causes of criminality. 8 marks (2017)
Evaluate psychodynamic theory in explaining causes of criminality. 8 marks (2018)
Evaluate the effectiveness of the theory described in (b) (i) (Individualistic theories) in explaining the causes of criminality. 6 marks (2019)
Evaluate the effectiveness of individualistic theories in explaining the causes of criminality. 9 marks (2020)

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Evaluate social learning theories in explaining causes of criminality.
Evaluate personality theory in explaining causes of criminality.
Evaluate the effectiveness of individualistic theories in explaining the causes of criminality.

Assessment Criteria: 4.1

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Examine the crime control policy options that Mr Mackie could introduce if elected as mayor. 6 marks (2017)
Describe the difference between formal and informal policy making. 2 marks (2018)
Describe the crime control policy options that Alan might propose. 4 marks (2018)
Assess one crime control policy developed from individualistic theories of criminality. 6 marks (2018)

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Outline one example of how individualistic theories of criminality have informed policy development.
What is the difference between crime control policies and state punishment policies?

Assessment Criteria: 4.2

Past Questions:

Discuss how social changes can affect policy development. 8 marks (2017)
Explain how social values, norms and mores may impact on policy development. 7 marks (2018)
With reference to the scenario, explain how social changes affect policy development. 6 marks (2020)

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Discuss, using examples, how public perception of crime affects policy development.
Discuss, using examples, how the structure of society affects policy development.
Discuss, using examples, how demographic changes affect policy development.
Discuss, using examples, how cultural changes affect policy development.

Assessment Criteria: 4.3

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With reference to campaigns and their methods, discuss how the residents’ campaign may affect policy development. 9 marks (2020)

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