Personality Theories(Coun 220)  Question Paper

Personality Theories(Coun 220)  

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010



TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Define the following terms:
i) Personality (2marks)
ii) Trait (2marks)
iii) Proprium (2marks)
b) Discuss three reasons why we should study personality (6marks)
c) Discuss how personality disorders, focusing mainly on their characteristics (8marks)

Question 2
a) What is a personality disorder? (2marks)
b) Discuss any three personality disorders, focusing mainly on their characteristics (18marks)

Question 3
Using relevant examples, discuss how you would apply the following theories to counseling
a) Humanistic theory (10marks)
b) Psychoanalytic theory (10marks)

Question 4
a) Discuss the self-concept as discussed by humanistic theorists (10marks)
b) Discuss the seven levels of proprium as discussed by Gordon Arport (10marks)

Question 5
a) Write down two types of personality tests (2marks)
b) Discuss the development of personality according to Erick Erickson (18marks)






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