Chtu 225 :Community Psychology Question Paper
Chtu 225 :Community Psychology
Course:Public Health
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2015
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2015 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH, HUMAN NUTRITION AND
DIETETICS
UNIT CODE : CHTU 225
UNIT TITLE : COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
TIME : 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of Two Sections, A and B.
Attempt all Questions from Section A and choose any Two from Section B
You are also advised to use blue ''''''''''ink in writing this paper
Question One
Explain two main psychological ethical courses that need to be considered in community interventions.
(4 Mks)
Explain three main goals of community psychology research.
(6 Mks)
Question Two
With relevant examples, explain three dimensions of diversity resisting greater attention today in community psychology.
(6 Mks)
With examples, distinguish between individualism and collectivism as used in community psychology.
(4 Mks)
Question Three
Distinguish between risk factors and protective factors in stress and helping as applied in community psychology.
(6 Mks)
With an example of each, explain three coping resources in stress management in community.
(6 Mks)
Question Four
Citing an example for each, explain three model programme to prevent mental disorders and promote mental health in communities.
(6 Mks)
Citing relevant examples, explain how group decision making may link an impact on the health of the community.
(4 Mks)
Question Five
Define the term social capital as used in community psychology. (4 Mks)
With an example of each, explain two main effects of modern communication system on social capital on community.
(6 Mks)
SECTION B
Question Six
Jela has been appointed the new county community health in charge of Baba Kubwa County in Kenya. Citing examples, explain the ethical practices she would put in place in community health practice. (25 Mks)
Question Seven
The practice of community psychology incorporates key dimensions of human diversity. With relevant examples, explain key dimensions a community health officer would consider in their practice in Nairobi city. (25 Mks)
Question Eight
Mbutu is the new Health Officer in charge of Athi River (an industrial city). With examples, explain the main distal and proximal factors that are to contribute to the community health. (25 Mks)
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