UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN

Incorporating Institute Of Management Sciences &

Institute Of Management & Production
A Member of the Commonwealth & OAS Consortia of Universities

School of Business & Management

Department of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science Degree
in
Business Administration
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CETRE :OXFORD TERRACE, MOBAY, OCHI AD OLIE

MODULE :ITRODUCTIO TO PSYCHOLOGY (PSY100)

DATE :APRIL 17, 2013

TIME :2:00 PM

DURATIO : 2 1/2hr.

ISTRUCTIOS:

1. Please read all instructions carefully before attempting any question.

2. This paper consists of four (4) printed pagesand three (3) sections A, B and C
3. Answer ALL questions from the SECTIO A and B, and any one from section C.
4. The total marks for this Paper is 60 marks.
• All questions must be answered in the answer booklet provided
• Please ensure that you number your questions correctly.
• Clearly write the number of the question on each of the relevant pages.
• Where questions have multiple parts, all parts must be answered.
• Start the response to each question on a new page.

Write yourREGISTRATIO UMBER clearly on each page ofyouranswer booklet.

DO OT WRITE YOUR AME.
B. Your script will not be marked if it has your name.DO OT TUR
OVER UTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
 SECTIO A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIOS HAVE BEE REMOVED

SECTIO B
Answer all questions from this section (5 marks each)
Question 1. Give a clear overview of what a case study is. (5 marks)

Question 2. Differentiate between the terms Psychology and Psychiatry. (5 marks)

Question 3. What is human memory (5 marks)

Question 4. Explain what is meant by Pseudoscience (5 marks)

SECTIO C

Answer one question from this section (30 marks each)

Question 1. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs claims that low-level needs that are essential to life
must be met before less basic higher level needs can be satisfied. Fully explain Maslow’s
hierarchy of needs theory and state four criticisms that argue against it. Outline and discuss any
one of the major perspectives or theories of learning in Psychology (30 marks)

Question 2. Examine the following case and answer the questions that follow:
Maria, a 22 years old Information Technology Specialist, was brought into the community health
centre by you, her close friend and co-worker. You reported that you were having a hard time
dealing with her. You observed that at times Maria is extremely excitable and energetic –
speaking rapidly, sleeping only a few hours, and involving herself in reckless behaviours such as
speeding on the highways and engaging in numerous sexual encounters with various partners.
You also observed that at times Maria is very depressed.

After speaking with Maria, you learned that she has a very negative self-image. She feels
worthless and believes that there is nothing that she can do right. She gives you several
examples of her worthlessness, stating repeatedly: “I can’t do anything right,” “I am such a
failure,” and “No one cares about me!”

a. What is the name of Maria’s clinical disorder? (2 marks)

b. To which group of disorders does it belong? (3 marks)

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c. Briefly outline the characteristics of the group to which this disorder belong. (5 marks)
d. From a psychological, behavioural/ cognitive and biological perspective explain in detail
how Maria may have acquired this disorder? (20 marks)

Question 3. The cognitive perspective in psychology is often used to explain behaviour.

a. Discuss the cognitive perspective in psychology, stating its strengths and weaknesses. (10
marks)

b. Identify, describe and discuss any four (4) of Erikson’s stages of psychosocial
development(20 marks)

Question 4. Identify a Psychological Disorder and provide theoretical explanation for the
disorder to include symptoms and treatments (30marks)

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