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Cam 203: Behavioral Science Question Paper

Cam 203: Behavioral Science

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
SECOND YEAR STAGE I EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CAM 203: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
DATE: AUGUST 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Give two reasons why it is important for organization managers to understand human
behavior. (4Marks)
b) Human development involves changes in three broad interdependent areas of human
functioning. Identify the areas and give reasons why their integration is crucial for
development. (6Marks)
c) Discuss the basic assumptions about personality according to psychodynamic theories.
(10Marks)
d) What is cognition? (2Marks )
e) Describe the stages in creative problem solving. (8Marks)
QUESTION TWO
Discuss the various psychological perspectives to the study of human behavior. (20Marks)
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QUESTION THREE
a) Discuss the various stages of development as advanced by Erickson and identify the critical
development task for each stage. (16Marks)
b) Relate the attachment types of Bowlby, Ainsworth and Freud to the critical tasks in the first
two years of life. (4Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Describe the various components of thinking. (6Marks)
b) Explain the various functions of attitude in human behavior. (10Marks)
c) Define the following terms
i.) attraction
ii.) affiliation (4Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Identify the various factors which determine social attraction and affiliation. (10Marks)
b) Why would someone intentionally harm another person? Explore the answer by explaining the
factors that cause and influence development of aggression. (10Marks)

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