Exam preparation

Question 1

What should I do if I’m asked to Describe a theory?

Answer 1

This is only asking you to describe a theory ,do not evaluate it or apply it to a scenario!

Question 2

What should I do if I’m asked How the theory can be applied to the situation ?

Answer 2

This is asking you to explain how the theory would explain the behaviour of the person in the scenario. It’s checking you fully understand the theory.

Question 3

What should I do if I’m asked to Analyse how the theory can be applied to the situation?

Answer 3

This is only asking for evaluation, therefore only explain the strengths and limitations of the theory. Don’t waste time explaining the theory as you won’t gain any marks for that.

Question 4

What should I do if I’m asked to Describe the weaknesses?

Answer 4

Don’t discuss the strengths!

Question 5

What should I do if I’m asked to Consider the strengths?

Answer 5

Don’t discuss the weaknesses!

Question 6

What should I do if I’m asked to Assess which individualistic/social policies/treatments could be considered to prevent_______ from committing further crime?

Answer 6

Describe the policy and say if it could be successful to prevent the individual from re-offending.