Family Psychology Question Paper

Family Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS

APS 420:
FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY

DATE: Monday, 9th June, 2008

TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
1.
a)
Give any three definitions of the term family
b)
Discuss any four principal characteristics of an optimal family
c)
Explain the basic components of a family theory
d)
Briefly discuss the development of family psychology

2.
?The family lasts for a considerably longer period of time than do most other
social groups.? Discuss this statement in the light of the concept of the family
unit.

3.
Family therapy is viewed as arising from the need to manage psychosocial
disorders within the family.
a)
Identify two theories of family pathology.
b)
Outline the family therapy process using any one of the theories identified
in (a) as a guideline

4.
Family theories are aimed at assisting in the understanding of the dynamics of
families as social groups, inorder to alleviate any resultant social and
psychological problems. Discuss one family theory, clearly outlining its basic
components and the empirical application in family therapy.

5.
Write short notes on the following:
a)
Invisible loyalties in the family
b)
Effects of divorce on children
c)
Factors leading to domestic violence
d)
Personality disorganization

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