Cdev 120: Social Psychology Of Families And Communities Question Paper
Cdev 120: Social Psychology Of Families And Communities
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CDEV 120: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
STREAMS: CDEV Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 2.30 PM- 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
1. (a) Explain the following terms:-
(i) Social schema
(ii) Social psychology
(iii) Social perception
(iv) Social comparison
(v) De-individuation [10 Marks]
(b) Explain factors that contribute to the following
(i) Conformity
(ii) Obedience
(iii) Compliance [12 Marks]
(c) Define the term attitudes and explain the ABC of attitudes. [8 Marks]
2. Citing relevant examples, differentiate between
(i) Social facilitation and social loafing
(ii) Group think and group polarization [20 Marks]
3. (a) What is a group. Discuss four factors that affect group cohesiveness. [10 Marks]
(b) Discuss five methods of group decision making. [10 Marks]
4. (a) What is socialization? Discuss five agents of socialization. [12 Marks]
(b) Explain the term stereotype and clearly discuss three functions of stereotype [8 Marks]
5. (a) Explain the term personality disorder. [4 Marks]
(b) Discuss four personality disorders and give examples how they can affect a family or a community. [16 Marks]
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