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Social Psychology(Chtu 123)  Question Paper

Social Psychology(Chtu 123)  

Course:Public Health

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ONLY TWO in Section B
SECTION A (50marks)
Question One
Define the term Psychology. (2marks)

Question Two
Identify and define the FOUR goals of psychology. (8marks)

Question Three
Distinguish between hormones and neurotransmitters. (2marks)

Question Four
Explain the term memory as used in Psychology. (2marks)

Question Five
Identify TWO levels of consciousness in humans as seen in Psychology.

Question Six
State TWO reasons why humans need to sleep. (2marks)

Question Seven
Differentiate between sensation and perception as used in Psychology.
(2marks)

Question Eight
State TWO ways in which estrogens influence attitudes and behavior. (2marks)

Question Nine
State TWO ways in which perceptions can be altered in humans. (2marks)

Question Ten
Identify THREE beliefs commonly shared by psychologists about human nature and behavior. (6marks)

Question Eleven
Give THREE examples of neurotransmitters. (3marks)

Question Twelve
State THREE major sources of stress in humans.

Question Thirteen
Define the term drug addiction.
(3marks)
State THREE major factors that are a risk in drug addiction. (3marks)

Question Fourteen
Define mental health. (2marks)

Question Fifteen
State TWO biological causes of mental illness. (2marks)

SECTION B
Question Sixteen
With relevant examples explain the behavior of stealing according to:-
Behavioral perspective
Bio-psychosocial perspective.
(25marks)

Question Seventeen
Citing examples, explain the problems of punishment and the guidelines for its appropriate use. (25marks)

Question Eighteen
Using relevant examples and diagrams explain:-
The structure of the neuron
The process of synaptic transmission.
(25marks)






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