QUESTION 1
Psychology is the science that studies behaviour and mental processes
(a) How can the knowledge of psychology be useful in our daily life?
(b) Does the brain control our behaviour? Explain
(c) Why do people behave differently on any other day? Support your answer with examples
QUESTION 2
First Impression is the last impression.' Discuss this very often heard quote referring to the theory of Solomon Asch
QUESTION 3
Motivation is the process that arouses, directs and maintains behaviour.
(a) Name four types of motivational conflict and provide an example of each
(b) How do the concepts of instinct, drive, and incentive explain motivated behaviours?
(c) What is ‘intrinsic' and ‘extrinsic' motivation? Support your answer with relevant examples
QUESTION 4
(a) Elaborate the contribution of Sigmund Freud in the theory of personality.
(b) Briefly describe the humanistic approach to personality as epitomized by Rogers and Maslow
(c) What are the major traits that influence personality according to Allport, Cattell and Eysenck?