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Q1(a)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 1(a)(i): With reference to the scenario, briefly explain the term deviance. [4]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-01-ai-qp.webp)
Q1(a)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 1(a)(ii): Identify two informal sanctions against deviance. [2]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-01-aii-qp.webp)
Q1(b)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 1(b): Other than burglary or theft, name three criminal acts. [3]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-01-b-qp.webp)
Q1(c)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 1(c): Explain the social construction of criminality. [9]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-01-c-qp.webp)
Q1(d)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 1(d)(i): Identify one genetic theory of criminality. [1]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-01-di-qp.webp)
Q1(d)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 1(d)(ii): Describe how one biological theory accounts for criminality. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-01-dii-qp.webp)
Q2(a)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 2(a): Briefly describe one social structure theory of criminality. [4]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-02-a-qp.webp)
Q2(b)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 2(b): Explain how demographic changes in society affect policy development. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-02-b-qp.webp)
Q2(c)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 2(c): Examine how sociological theories of criminality inform crime control policies. [9]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-02-c-qp.webp)
Q2(d)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 2(d): Discuss one newspaper campaign that has successfully affected policy development. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-02-d-qp.webp)
Q3(a)(i)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 3(a)(i): Briefly analyse how one biological theory of criminality may be applied to Amanda’s criminality. [4]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-03-ai-qp.webp)
Q3(a)(ii)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 3(a)(ii): Evaluate the effectiveness of two biological theories to explain the causes of criminality. [9]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-03-aii-qp.webp)
Q3(b)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 3(b): Describe one learning theory of criminality. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-03-b-qp.webp)
Q3(c)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 2, question 3(c): Analyse how one individualistic theory of criminality may be applied to Sophia’s desire to be involved in criminality. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ub0-jun25-03-c-qp.webp)
Q1(a)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 4, question 1(a): Explain the reach and other working practices of the prison service in achieving social control. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ud0-jun25-01-a-qp.webp)
Q1(b)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 4, question 1(b): Describe environmental design tactics and measures used by agencies to achieve social control. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ud0-jun25-01-b-qp.webp)
Q1(c)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 4, question 1(c): Briefly describe the due process model of criminal justice. [4]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ud0-jun25-01-c-qp.webp)
Q1(d)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 4, question 1(d): Describe the working relationship between prisons and other agencies within the organisation of the criminal justice system. [9]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ud0-jun25-01-d-qp.webp)
Q2(a)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 4, question 2(a): Discuss retribution as an aim of Peter’s punishment. [6]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ud0-jun25-02-a-qp.webp)
Q2(b)
The whole paper ↗![Summer 2025 Unit 4, question 2(b): With reference to the scenario, evaluate the effectiveness of prisons in achieving social control. [9]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/4543ud0-jun25-02-b-qp.webp)
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