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Behavioral Science Question Paper

Behavioral Science

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
CAM 203 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
DATE: DECEMBER2011 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and Any Other Two Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Metapsychology is the recomended contemporary approach to the study of human
behaviour. Give the assumption of metapsychology and comment on African perspectives
on personality. (6 Marks)
b) There are four motives that form the basis for people’s affiliation behavior. Outline the
motives and comment on their relationship to determinants of attraction. (14 Marks)
c) According to psychologists,”many people’s emotional problems are actually relationship
problems and they communicate not only about themselves but about their society. In this
sense, the “sick” individual may be a symptom bearer of one or more of the social ills in
the society”. Comment on this statement and explain the relationship between affiliation
habits of individuals and their well being. (6 Marks)
d) The problem solving process goes through four phase. Briefl explain each phase. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) A number of theories have been advanced to explain personality and personality
differences. Using the various theories of personality that you have learnt, account for
individual differences. (10 Marks)
b) Career development is a process that goes hand in hand with human development. Explain
the various states associated with ability or inability to achive career maturation.(10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
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There is a consensus among psychologists that the first years of life are the most important for
adult functioning. Discuss the critical periods related to these formative years and the critical
development tasks that an individual should acomplish. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Give a brief description of the various types of memory. 4mks
Discuss the various theoretical explanations for forgetfulness. 1omks
Briefly discuss the main causes of aggression. 6mks
Q5.
Discuss the various assumptions of psychoanalysis. 14mks
Briefly explain the functions of attitudes in an individuals life. 6mks

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