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Personality Theories(Coun 220) Ii Question Paper

Personality Theories(Coun 220) Ii 

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any other THREE Questions

Question 1
a) Define the term personality (3marks)
b) Explain the relationship between personality and behavior (6marks)
c) Explain what constitutes human personality according to the psychodynamic theory (6marks)

Question 2
a) Explain the meaning of “personality traits” (5marks)
b) State how personality develops according to the behaviouristic view (10marks)

Question 3
Sigmund Feud’s theory of human development provides a clear picture of how a person’s personality develops from childhood to adulthood. By giving examples, explain five of them. (15marks)

Question 4
a) Differentiate between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist (5marks)
b) Discuss the term abnormality (10marks)

Question 5
a) Define the term psychotherapy (5marks)
b) Explain four mental disorders as identified in the DSM IV (10marks)

Question 6
Briefly explain the following mental disorders.
i) Anxiety (2marks)
ii) Schizophrenia (5marks)
iii) Mood disorders (3marks)
iv) Eating disorders (5marks)






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