Egc 511: Family Psychology Question Paper

Egc 511: Family Psychology 

Course:Master Of Education In Guidance And Counselling

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING

EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION (GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELLING)
EGC 511: FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: THURSDAY, 10TH JULY 2008

TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.



Question 1 is compulsory.

1.
a)
Explain the term Family Psychology.



(4 marks)

b)
Differentiate between extended family and blended family.
(4 marks)

c)
Discuss the role of the father in rearing children.


(6 marks)

d)
Explain the concept of singlehood.



(4 marks)

e)
Explain three functions of a family.



(6 marks)

f)
Explain what cause individuals to be alcoholic.


(6 marks)

2.
a)
differentiate between separation and divorce.


(8 marks)

b)
Describe reasons why some women remain in abusive marriages. (12 marks)

3.
a)
Define the term stress.





(4 marks)
b)
Discuss situations/events in the family that may lead to stress and
affect the family set up.





(16 marks)

4.
a)
Define the term personality.




(4 marks)
b)
Discuss how parents can be sources of personality maladjustment
in their children.






(16 marks)







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