Adolescent And Adult Psychology Question Paper

Adolescent And Adult Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES)
ECE 404:
ADOLESCENT AND ADULT PSYCHOLOGY
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DATE: FRIDAY 30TH APRIL 2010

TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A:
SHORT ANSWERS (30 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions
Each question carries 5 marks

1.
With relevant examples briefly define the following concepts
a)
Adolescence / adolescent
b)
Significant others
c)
Generation gap
d)
Second Oedipus
e)
Sublimation defence mechanism
(5 marks)

2.
a)
An adolescent once said, “When I was 14 year old my father knew nothing but when I was 21 I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in those seven years.” Briefly explain giving two points you can draw from the statement. (2 marks)
b)
Providing three points differentiate between idealism and realism.(3 marks)

3.
Name and briefly explain five factors that enhance the on set of puberty for both girls and boys. (5 marks)

4.
a)
Define the term identify formation. (1 mark)
b)
Name four reference groups that identity formation originates from. (4 marks)

5.
a)
Name and explain three parenting styles known to you. (3 marks)
b)
Adolescents may be referred to as argents of change. State four areas where they have been able to cause some effective change. (2 marks)

6.
Describe five ways in which peers exert their influence over adolescents. (5 marks)

SECTION B. LONG ANSWERS (40 MARKS)
Attempt any TWO questions
Each question carries 20 marks

7.
a)
A parent that is seriously disturbed by the behaviour of his adolescent child has approached you for advice. Explain in details giving ten points that if he properly utilizes would assist in arresting the situation. (10 marks)
b)
A course-mate of yours wonders why Stanley Hall (1924), a biogenetic psychologist describes adolescence as “a period of storm and stress.” Explain in details to him/her, providing then reasons why you think Hall used the description observe. (10 marks)

8.
a)
One of your children (adolescnent) appears very much perplexed at the somatic variation that she/he has observed in her/his peers. In details explain three possible areas that could be posing the perplexity. (12 marks)
b)
Independence versus dependence is one of the characteristics of an adolescent that puts him/her at cross-roads. Giving four points explain how it comes about. (8 marks)

9.
a)
Albert Bandura, a social learning theorist, believes that there is a link between what is learnt socially and the behaviour of an adolescent. Explain giving five points how the conduct of both teachers and parents would go very far in moulding an adolescent. (10 marks)
b)
Provide three differences and three similarities that exist between cultural and biological adolescent theories. (6 marks)

10.
a)
Assume that your District Education Officer (DEO) has posted you to a high school where students’ knowledge and experience is very wanting. Describe eight different ways you would apply to improve the situation. (16 marks)
b)
At your local high school you are giving an advisory speak to students on how to think reasonably. Explain four areas you would talk about. (4 marks)

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