Medb 231:Behavioral Sciences And Ethics Question Paper
Medb 231:Behavioral Sciences And Ethics
Course:Clinical Medicine
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
Behavioral sciences and ethics b(MEDB 231) 2nd trimester 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY & PARASITOLOGY
MEDB: 231
TITLE: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND ETHICS
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Discuss why physicians must study behavioral sciences and ethics.
(10 marks)
Explain why physicians must study human developmental processes and theories of learning and motivation.
(10 marks)
Question Two
Discuss five factors that influence personality development.
(10 marks)
Explain how physical environments can influence the health and personality of an individual.
Question Three
Discuss how media contributes negatively or positively to health and wellness.
(10 marks)
Explain how social class and gender issues contribute to health and medical challenges.
Question Four
Explain how the following social behaviors may lead to disease occurrence.
Smoking – sexual activities – alcohol and drugs.
(10 marks)
Sexual activities
Alcohol and drugs
Discuss factors that lead individuals into unhealthy, risky health practices.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the meanings of ethics and professionalism in medical practice.
(10 marks)
Explain why medical research must adhere to ethical codes of medical practice.
(10 marks)
Question Six
Discuss the following ethical principles in medical practice;
Informed consent
Confidentiality
Beneficence
Non maleficance
(10 marks)
Explain giving one example, how ethical and professional practices can be upheld in medical practice and institutions.
(10 marks)
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