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Coun 125:Abnormal Psychology Question Paper

Coun 125:Abnormal Psychology

Course:Counseling

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COUNSELING
UNIT CODE : COUN 125
UNIT TITLE : ABNOMAL PSYCHOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

The exam has six (6) questions.
Each question carries 15 marks.
Answer any four questions.

Question One

With appropriate examples, explain the conceptual definition of abnormal behavior.

(9 Marks)

State any three stereotypes held by communities about mental illness and explain how you can help them change their views.

(6 Marks)

Question Two

With relevant examples, explain the bio-psychosocial model of mental disorders.

(9 Marks)

State and explain three ways in which mental illness can impact on the family or care givers.

(6 Marks)

Question Three

With relevant examples, outline the DSM IV classification of mental disorders.

(10 Marks)

Explain two distinguishing features of psychotic disorders.

(5 Marks)

Question Four

Depression levels are higher among women than among men. Discuss.

(9 Marks)

Explain some of the consequences of depression on an individual. (6 Marks)

Question Five

Fifteen year old Kamau was an outstanding athlete in many sports, a top baseball player on both his estate and high school teams.

Kamau’s father Njuguna had verbally confronted Kamau several times for playing baseball which he attributed to his declining academic performance. In September 2011, Kamau killed himself in his bedroom by taking an overdose of a depressant.

Discuss some of the factors that could have led Kamau to commit suicide.

(9 Marks)

Explain some of the ways a therapist can help a client who has suicidal thoughts.

(6 Marks)

Question Six

Substance abuse has become very rampant in our community.

Explain any three factors that could be contributing to this occurrence.

(9 Marks)

How would you as a counselor help a youth who is abusing alcohol?

(6 Marks)

Coun 125:Abnormal Psychology Question Paper

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