試験問題の例題

今回のコースで悩むのは、これまで聞いたことのなかった単語の多さ。明日の最後のレクチャーで出てくる「desistance」なんて、最初、タイポミスかと思ったくらい。

Examples of the exams

1) Answer both parts of this question:
a. Critically explore the aetiology of Psychopathy.
b. How might Psychopathy be linked to risk of recidivism?

2) Answer both parts of this question:
a. What is Personality Disorder?
b. Critically discuss how personality disorder may be linked to risk of offending

3) What does ethnography have to offer the study of prison life and offender’s needs? Discuss with reference to at least one ethnographic study.

4) How can theories of comorbidity in mental disorder contribute to our understanding of complexity in the formulation of forensic cases?

5) Critically discuss one main approach to the psychological formulation of an offender with a mental disorder.

Example Oral Presentation Topics
1) Why is it important for professionals in forensic mental health to undergo supervision, and how can we ensure this is effective?

2) Describe personality disorder, and explain its impact on the delivery of forensic mental health services.