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Social Psychology Question Paper

Social Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APS 102 ? SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

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DATE: MONDAY 2ND AUGUST 2010
TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Answer question ONE (1) ? Compulsory
2.
Answer any TWO of the other questions.

1.
a)
Explain the following concepts in social psychology
i)
Deindividuation
(4 marks)
ii)
Obedience to Authority
(4 marks)
iii)
Type A versus Type B personality
(4 marks)
iv)
Stereotypes
(4 marks)
b)
Using suitable examples, illustrate the following
i)
Attachment Styles in Intimate Relationships (6 marks)
ii)
The Bystander Effect (6 marks)
iii)
The theory of catharsis and aggression (6 marks)
2.
Use a relevant example to:
a)
Illustrate the Normative social Influence (10 marks)
b)
Differentiate between Basic and Applied social Psychology research. (10 marks)
3.
a)
Illustrate how attitudes are formed through classical conditioning as compared to instrumental conditioning. (10 marks)
b)
Describe how Equity theory affects interpersonal relationships. (10 marks)
4.
a)
Illustrate the five stages in group development. (10 marks)
b)
Use an example to distinguish between Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic motivation. (10 marks)
5.
a)
Systematically analyze Nonverbal communication in social perception. (10 marks)
b)
Define and explain the importance of the following terms:
i)
Observational method
(5 marks)
ii)
Social psychology
(5 marks)

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