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Psychotherapy In Africa Question Paper

Psychotherapy In Africa

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APS 408 : PSYCHOTHERAPY IN AFRICA

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DATE: TUESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2010
TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Questions ONE is compulsory. Answer any other two.

Question One
a)
Explain the following concepts as they relate to African Psychotherapy. (6 marks)
i)
African spiritually
ii)
The African self-concept
iii)
Good health
b)
Explain why witchcraft was / is viewed as being evil. (4 marks)
c)
Which are the four main explanations of causality of misfortunes in African psychotherapy? (4 marks)
d)
A well behaved child was highly valued in traditional Africa. List four values that were instilled in children in the process of their socialization. (4 marks)
e)
Explain at least three rituals that were carried out in traditional African psychotherapy and their role in bringing healing. (6 marks)
f)
Explain four common weaknesses in the practice of traditional medicine men that can hinder its popularity in the modern world. (6 marks)
2.
There were many specialists who provided psychotherapy in the traditional Africa. Name four of them and discuss their roles. (2 marks)
3.
Describe the African Life Cycle; its stages and their role in personality development. (20 marks)
4.
The collapse of the traditional systems and values has led to a lot of challenges to the modern youth. Discuss. (20 marks)
5.
a)
Critically analyze the rationale for African psychotherapy to the contemporary African counselor. (10 marks)
b)
With reasons, outline some aspects of African Psychotherapy that can be integrated in the modern/western counseling model. (10 marks)

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