Unit Two Criminology Predictions

Summary

This video provides Unit Two criminology exam predictions, guiding students on which topics may appear. It emphasizes thorough revision since the exam could include repeats from previous years or entirely new questions. Key areas highlighted include crime and deviance, social definitions, sanctions, norms, moral codes, and evaluation theories like psychodynamic, psychological, and interactionism. Specific subunits (1.1–4.2) are broken down with likely focus points, including policy development, public perception, campaign methods, and cultural influences. The speaker stresses flexibility, understanding terminology, and preparation for synoptic questions, offering strategic insight to maximize exam readiness while encouraging engagement through live support and questions.

Takeaways

• 📚 Students should revise every topic in Unit 2 criminology because exam questions can repeat from previous years or focus on unexpected areas.
• ⚖️ A likely topic for section 1.1 is comparing crime and deviance, along with smaller questions on social definitions, sanctions, norms, moral codes, and values.
• 🌍 Section 1.2 is predicted to heavily focus on time, culture, and place because these areas have not appeared fully since 2017.
• ⏰ Questions focusing specifically on circumstance or time could also appear, as these topics have not been examined since 2022.
• 🧠 Section 2.2 is considered highly important, especially psychodynamic and psychological theories such as Freud and Eysenck’s personality theory.
• 📖 Learning theories and questions about the individual may also return because they have not been tested recently.
• 🏷️ Interactionism and labeling theory in section 2.3 are strong possibilities because they have never been directly examined before.
• 🧬 Genetic explanations in section 3.1 may appear because they have not been asked since 2018.
• 🔍 Section 3.2 may include psychodynamic theories, genetic explanations, or comparison questions between theories such as realism and interactionism.
• 🏛️ Section 4.1 could focus on state punishments linked to biological or individualistic explanations of crime.
• 📋 Informal versus formal policy making is another likely topic because it has not appeared since 2018.
• 👥 Public perception and cultural changes affecting policy development are predicted to be major focus areas in section 4.2.
• 📢 Campaign methods and how campaigns change laws may appear again, similar to Unit 1 topics, since these have not been tested since 2018.
• 📝 Students should learn key terminology carefully, especially policy developments, sanctions, crime versus deviance, and formal versus informal processes.
• 🎯 The speaker emphasizes that examiners may overlook untested areas, so students should be prepared for anything despite the predictions.

Q & A

Why is it important to revise all areas of Unit 2 for the criminology exam?

Because the exam could repeat questions from last year, similar previous years, or cover entirely new topics. Being prepared for all areas ensures you are ready for any type of question.

What are the likely minor-mark topics in Section 1.1?

Minor-mark topics in 1.1 could include the social definition of crime, formal sanctions for crime and deviance, and norms, moral codes, and values linked to deviance.

Which topics in 1.2 are predicted to be big markers?

Time, culture, and place are predicted to be big markers in 1.2, as these areas have not been fully examined since 2017.

Why is 2.1 considered less likely to appear on the exam?

2.1 focuses on physiological theories, which were last asked in 2022, making it less likely to be the focus of this year's paper.

Which areas in 2.2 are predicted to be high-priority for revision?

Psychodynamic and psychological theories (including Freud and Eysenck), learning theories, and individual-focused questions are predicted high-priority areas for 2.2.

What is unique about 2.3 in terms of exam predictions?

2.3, which covers interactionism and labeling theory, has never been asked before, so it could appear as a new or generalized sociological question.

Which theories might reappear in 3.1 and 3.2 sections?

In 3.1, genetic and psychodynamic/psychological theories might reappear. In 3.2, psychodynamic theories are predicted for the first time, and genetic theories may also appear for evaluation purposes.

What are potential big marker topics in 4.1?

State punishments linked to individualistic or biological theories, informal vs formal policymaking, and interactionism or realism are potential big markers in 4.1.

Which topics in 4.2 could be new to the exam and worth revising?

Public perception affecting policy development, cultural changes affecting policy, social values/norms/mores, and campaign methods including their effect on law could be new areas in 4.2.

Why should students be aware of synoptic questions in Unit 2?

Examiners may ask questions that combine Unit 1 and Unit 2 content, such as campaign methods, so students should be prepared to connect concepts across units.

What general advice does the transcript give for handling tricky exam wording?

Pay careful attention to the exact wording of questions, especially in areas like sanctions and policy, as similar topics may appear in different sections with slightly altered phrasing.

How can students make the most of the live stream mentioned in the transcript?

The live stream on the night before the exam provides an opportunity to clarify doubts, review key predictions, and focus on high-priority areas based on the instructor's guidance.