Psyc 223: Child Psychology Question Paper
Psyc 223: Child Psychology
Course:Bachelor Of Psychology
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 223: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
STREAMS: B. PSYCHOLGY Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS.
QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY
1. (a) Describe the following contexts of child psychology.
(i) Social context [3 marks]
(ii) Social Economic context [3 marks]
(iii) Cultural context [3 marks]
(b) Differentiate the following terms:
(i) Child psychology and psychology [3 marks]
(ii) Child psychotherapy and child counselling [3 marks]
(c) Name any five critical issues that affect children that require counseling
In Kenya according to UNICEF, and briefly explain them. [10 marks]
2. Show the contribution of the following psychologists in understanding child psychology.
(i) Alfred Adler
(ii) John Bowlby
(iii) Abraham Maslow [15 marks]
3. (a) As a psychologist identity levels of goals for counseling children and describe
them. [8 marks]
(b) A child from a violent family comes to you for therapy. During exploration you realize that the child has fears with regard to mother’s safety. Formulate four levels of goals and show which one you would give precedence and why. [7 marks]
4. Name and discuss any five attributes of the child-psychologist relationship and their influence on this relationship. [15 marks]
5. Identify and discuss the main three stages in the process of child psychology and counseling. [15 marks]
6. Name any five Child Therapy Techniques and explain how you can use them to assist children. [15 marks]
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