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CRIMINOLOGY WJEC UNIT 2 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS social definition - CORRECT ANSWER-what society believes is wrong within a community. for example, moat people in the UK would think it is wrong to have sex with a 14-year old, but in other cultures in different countries it might not be seen as a problem because society doesn't label it as one. legal definition - CORRECT ANSWER-in our society, it is the legal system which defines crime. for example behaviour that breaks the...

What are external forms of social control? (1) - Answer- Within society we have external pressures that persuade us to conform to the rules. §For example, if we do not do our homework, teachers may give us a detention. Can we think of any other examples? - Parents grounding us or taking away phones. -Boss firing us because we are always late. -Police presence makes society act a certain way These are examples of external social control. What are external forms of social contr...

Which of the following is TRUE for a regulated firm under Money Laundering rules and regulations? correct answers Staff must be trained to recognise and deal with suspicious transactions Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, criminal property is defined as correct answers any benefit derived from criminal behaviour Under what legislative framework can certain consumer bodies alert the FCA to supercomplaints? correct answers Financial Services Act 2012 The FCA`s COBS rules apply to: corr...

Criminology Unit 2 AC1 1. What is the social definition of criminal behaviour? - [ANSWER] When society thinks or says an act is a crime, then it becomes one. Crimes have consequences which can harm communities at large or one or more people in it. Many crimes including sex offences are disapproved by society. However, it is difficult to come to one whole social definition as opinions change in different places. In the UK it is illegal to have sex under the age of 16, but in Bangladesh fo...

WJEC Criminology Unit 1 Exam Prep (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Hate crimes Any crime that is perceived by the victim to be motivated by prejudice or hate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender Q: Honour crime Answer: This is a punishment for people who have bought shame on their families Q: Shafilea Ahmed Answer: She was killed by her parents using a plastic bag to suffocate her a...

WJEC Criminology Unit 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: How and why do laws on homosexuality vary between countries? Answer: Legal in the UK since 1967. Illegal in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, Nigeria. Religion is a major reason for the difference. Q: Statute Answer: An Act of Parliament Q: Acquittal Answer: Verdict of a court when someone is found Not Guilty. Q: How has the law on...

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The Problems in Defining Crime - Answer Culture (where). Historical Context (when). Age (who). Culture as a problem in defining crime - Answer What is considered a crime in one culture may not be considered a crime in another. For example, in the UK it is illegal to have more than 1 wife, whereas in the Philippines this is legal. Historical context as a problem in defining crime - Answer What is considered a crime at 1 point in time may not be considered to be a crime at another. For exa...

GCSE GEOGRAPHY 8035/2 Paper 2 Challenges in the Human Environment Version: 1.0 Final G/KL/Jun23/E6 8035/2 (JUN) GCSE GEOGRAPHY Paper 2 Challenges in the Human Environment Friday 9 June 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes Materials For this paper you must have:  the OS map key insert (enclosed)  a pencil  a rubber  a ruler. You may use a calculator. Instructions  Use black ink or black ball-point pen.  Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. Answe...

What is criminology? - ️️The scientific study of crime. -Relatively recent development -Systematic study did not begin until 19th century What is crime? - ️️An act punishable by law. Where did the discipline of criminology become established starting in the mid-20th century? - ️️1951 - first criminology program at UBC 1962 - School of criminology at University of Montreal and University of Toronto 1967 - Department of criminology at University of Ottawa 1973 - School o...