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Social Psychology Question Paper

Social Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ASC 303: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

DATE: Tuesday 22nd December, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer THREE questions only.

Question 1
a.
Explain the benefits of taking social psychology as a subject. [10 marks]
b.
With suitable examples discuss Socio-cultural Perspective in Social Psychology.
Question 2
a.
Discuss J. B. Watson?s behavioral approach. What benefits can we gain by understanding this perspective? [8 marks]
b.
As a newly employed manager with social psychology background explain to management the importance of employees knowing the differences between attitudes and behavior. Illustrate with work related examples. [15 marks]
Question 3
Explain Kohlberg?s moral development theory. What are the criticisms of his theory? [23.3 marks]
Question 4
It is not an imagination that it is getting tougher to adjust in this very hostile world. Elaborate with examples in three environmental situations the meaning of the word Adjustment. [23.3 marks]
Question 5
a)
What motivates criminals to commit crimes while they know that it does not pay? [8 marks]
b)
The Kenyans fought and displaced each other during the 2007 elections. Some psychologists argue that self and social identity may have played part in stirring this anti social behavior. Elaborate with examples. [15 marks]
Question 6
Write succinct notes on the following:
i.
Perception [4 marks]
ii.
Bystander effect [5 marks]
iii.
Emotional labour [5 marks]
iv.
Personality psychology [9 marks]

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