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Soc 211: Social Psychology Question Paper

Soc 211: Social Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2011

MOI UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS

COURSE CODE: SOC 211
COURSE TITLE: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: 21st OCTOBER 2011
TIME: 2.00A.M-5.00P.M

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
SEE INSIDE

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MOI UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST SEMESTER 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE CODE: SOC 211
COURSE TITLE: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Answer any four questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1.a) How does the self concept develop?
b) What are the sources of self concept?
c) Discuss how people cope with their faults and inadequacies.

2. "Attitude formation may be an easy process but changing them is difficult"
a) Briefly describe how attitudes are formed.
b) How do attitudes influence behaviour?
c) Briefly discuss how attitudes can be changed.

3.a) What do you understand by the term "personal space"
b) Using relevant examples, discuss the importance of personal space in social psychology.

4.a) Distinguish the following words according to social psychology.
i) Love and liking
ii) Stereotype and prejudice
iii) Socialization and social interaction
b) Discuss mate selection according to the following schools of thought.
i) Evolutionary perspective
ii) Sociocultural perspective

5. "It is not possible to equally like all people" Examine any four factors that make us like one person more than the other.

6.a) What is social perception?
b) Using relevant examples discuss any three factors that influence social perception.

7)a) Discuss whether aggression is learned or innate
b) Discuss how one can deal with physical aggression between college students

Soc 211: Social Psychology Question Paper

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