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Psyc 225: Adolescence Psychology Question Paper

Psyc 225: Adolescence Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Psychology

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 225: ADOLESCENCE PSYCHOLOGY

STREAMS: B. PSYCHOLOGY Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 8/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS.
QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY.

1. (a) Explain the development characteristics of the adolescents in the following areas:

(i) Physical development
(ii) Emotional development
(iii) Intellectual development
(iv) Moral development [20 marks]

(b) Define the following terms in adolescence psychology:

(i) Adolescence
(ii) Puberty
(iii) Menarche
(iv) Gender socialization
(v) Drug tolerance [10 marks]

2. Discuss the five cultural factors that influence the adolescents’behaviour. [15 marks]

3. Show the application of Bronfen Brenner’s Ecological Systems Theory in adolescent psychology. This should be in reference to the influence of media on the adolescents. [15 marks]

4. (a) Define sexuality [3 marks]

(b) Name and discuss three factors that affect adolescent sexuality. [12 marks]

5. Discuss the factors which are in the three categories that influence the contracting and spread of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents who are sexually active.
[15 marks]

6. (a) Name and discuss any five adolescent sexual malpractice behaviours.
[10 marks]

(b) Give five reasons why adolescents become involved in drug and alcohol use.
[5 marks]

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