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Aps 203 : Cultural Psychology Question Paper

Aps 203 : Cultural Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APS 203: CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: TUESDAY, 10TH JUNE 2008

TIME: 2.00 P.M. 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one (in section A) and any two from
section B.
SECTION A
Question 1 (30 marks)
1.Explain the following three views:
(9 marks)
a)Structural-functional view
b)Symbolic-interactionist view
c)Conflict view
2.How does the absolutist approach differ from the relativist approach,
in explaining human behaviour? (3 marks)
3. Define consciousness. Explain how consciousness directs human behaviour. (5 marks)
4. Using three relevant examples show how emotional states may shape cognitive processes. (6 marks)
5. Intelligence cannot be meaningfully understood outside its cultural context.
Using a relevant example, expound on this statement. (4 marks)
6. State three factors that contribute to aggressive behaviour according to Staub. (3 marks)

SECTION B
Question 2 (20 marks)
1.What is stress? (1 mark)
2. Highlight the two important aspects of stress in the cross-cultural context. (4 marks)
3. With the use of examples, explain the different factors that influence how people evaluates stress.
(15 marks)

Question 3 (20 marks)
1.What is aggressive motivation (1 mark)
2. Give three factors (according to Staub) that contribute to aggressive behaviour in cultural groups.
(3 marks)
3. Using relevant examples, explain four different cross-cultural views on aggression/aggressive behaviour. (16 marks)

Question 4 (20 marks)
1. What is an attitude? (1 mark)
2. An attitude may be analyzed along three major dimensions or components. Using relevant examples, explain these dimensions/components. (9 marks)
3. What is dogmatism? (1 mark)
4. Using relevant examples, explain three effects of dogmatism on the Kenyan society. (9 marks)

Question 5 (20 marks)
1. What is power? (1 mark)
2. Explain the six universal bases of power according to Professor Bertram Raven. (6 marks)
3. Explain three characteristics of individuals low in social and personal power. (3 marks)
4. Using relevant examples (for each), differentiate groupthink from group polarization. (6 marks)
5. Explain two disadvantages of participative leadership and authoritarian leadership. (4 marks)

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