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Coun 125:Abnormal Psychology Question Paper

Coun 125:Abnormal Psychology 

Course:Counseling

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COUNSELING
UNIT CODE : COUN 125
UNIT TITLE : ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one and any other three questions.

Question One

Define abnormality from the following respective

DSM IV approach.

(2 Marks)

Multicultural perspective.

(2 Marks)

Explain the meaning of the following terms used in abnormal psychology

Predisposing factors

(2 Marks)

Precipitating factors

(2 Marks)


(i) State any two societal myths concerning mental illnesses you can

demystify to a client. (2 Marks)


(ii) Explain how each of the above myths can be demystified to a client. (2 Marks)


Explain with relevant examples the difference between auditory and tactile hallucinations.

(3 Marks)

Question Two

Discuss the biological model of abnormality.

(6 Marks)


Explain the influence of psychosocial factors in the onset of mental disorders.

(9 Marks)

Question Three

With relevant examples, outline the axes of DSM IV.

(10 marks)


Explain any possible relationships between



Axis I and Axis IV

(3 Marks)

Axis I and Axis III

(2 Marks)

Question Four

State and explain any three negative symptoms of schizophrenia. (6 Marks)

Explain any three interventions that can be used to help a schizophrenic patient.

(9 Marks)

Question Five

Rates of depression are higher in women than in men.

Explain in three ways how you would account for the difference in prevalence rates. (9 Marks)


Explain three ways in which depression can be managed.

(6 Marks)






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