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Behavioural Science Question Paper

Behavioural Science

Course:Bachelor Of Business Management

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2010

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Explain the importance of Pavlov’s work, and describe how it might apply to an understanding of
human health and well-being. (10 Marks)
b) Discuss the nature versus nuture debate in relation to personality development. ( 4 Marks)
c) Discuss two ( 2) theories of emotion. ( 8 Marks)
d) Describe the four ( 4) cognitive factors that underline the social –cognitive theory. ( 8 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a. Identify Freud's psychosexual stages of development, and describe the effects of fixation on
behavior. ( 15 Marks)
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b. Describe the social-cognitive perspective on personality, and explain reciprocal determinism.
( 5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a. List and explain five (5) reasons why we are attracted to certain people and not others.
( 10 Marks)
b. Discuss the relevant factors which we need to take into consideration when we wish to build social
harmony in society. ( 10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) What effect do Baurind’s parenting styles have on child development outcomes? ( 8 Marks)
b) Discuss the various perspectives used in the study of behavoural science. ( 12 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a. Describe the aggression-frustration theory. How can aggressive behaviour be reduced?
(10 Marks)
b. What is an attitude and what are its components? Why is it important to consider each of these
components? (10 Marks)

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