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Social Psychology Question Paper

Social Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APS 102:
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
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DATE: WEDNESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2010
TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Answer question ONE (1) - Compulsory
2.
Answer any TWO of the other questions

1.
a)
Briefly explain the following concepts as applied to social psychology.
i)
Conformity
(3 marks)
ii)
Social Facilitation
(3 marks)
iii)
Prejudice
(3 marks)
iv)
Stereotypes
(3 marks)
v)
Introspection
(3 marks)
vi)
Altruism
(3 marks)
b)
Illustrate the application of the following in social Psychology
i)
Solomon Asch Experiment (4 marks)
ii)
Stanley Milgram's Experiment (4 marks)
iii)
Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance (4 marks)
2.
a)
Using examples explain the difference between Explicit and Implicit attitudes. (8 marks)
b)
With relevant examples discuss how attitudes can be changed through classical conditioning. (12 marks)
3.
a)
Illustrate the five stages in group development. (15 marks)
b)
Distinguish between Social loafing and Deindividuation. (12 marks)
4.
a)
Trace the concept of Social Exchange in long-term relationships. (10 marks)
b)
Illustrate the factors involved in Proscial Behaviour. (10 marks)
5.
a)
Review the theory of Catharsis in Aggressive Behaviour. (8 marks)
b)
With use of examples explain how social roles are formed and their importance to society. (12 marks)

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