PSYC 332

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 332: STRESS MANAGEMENT

STREAMS: TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 4/12/2019 11.30 A.M – 1.30 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions

QUESTION ONE
1. (a) Briefly explain the meaning of the term ‘stress”. [2 marks]
(b) Identify and discuss four major sources of stress. [8 marks]
(c) Discuss five symptoms of stress in the psychological functioning of a person.
[10
marks]
(d) Define the following terms as used in stress management.
(i) Stressor [2 marks]
(ii) Eustress [2 marks]
(iii) Distress [2 marks]
(iv) Trauma [2 marks]
(v) Occupational stressor [2 marks]

QUESTION TWO
(a) Describe any five major physiological effects of stress on a human being. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss five measures a client could take to manage physiological stress. [10 marks]

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QUESTION THREE
(a) Briefly discuss five effects of stress on the psychological functioning of a person.
[10
marks]
(b) Describe any five measures you would recommend in treating stressed clients in the
counselling practice. [10 marks]

QUESTION FOUR
(a) Work is good because it generally makes us active and earn a living. Discuss five
incidences when work may be a source of stress to a person. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss five measures the government of Kenya could take to reduce the level of stress
among its work force. [10 marks]
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