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Personality Psychology Question Paper

Personality Psychology

Course:Master Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION
GCD 506: PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: Thursday 9th October, 2008 TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon
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INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer All the three questions.
• Use of mobile phones in the examination room is strictly prohibited.

Q1 – (30 marks)
a) Explain what you understand by the concept “Personality”. [4 marks]

b) Describe any five determinants of personality. [10 marks]

c) What is meant by personality maladjustment and how is it brought about?

d) What is meant by defense mechanisms? [2 marks]
e) Describe any 4 defense mechanisms that people use citing relevant examples.
[10 marks]

Q2 – (20 marks)
a) Explain the 3 structures of personality according to Sigmund Freud,
describing clearly how the three work together to achieve harmony.[8 marks]

b) i) Define the concept of “self” according to Jersild. [5 marks]
ii) Explain the major components self concept. [4 marks]
iii) Describe the relation between self-concept and personality.[3 marks]

Q3 – (20 marks)
a) Explain why personality theories are so diverse and why defining personality has
been difficult for most theorists. [8 marks]

b) Explain the humanistic approach to personality as theorized by Abraham Maslow.
[8 marks]

c) Projective tests are used in personality, what is the basis for a projective test?
[4 marks]