IOP1601 ASSIGNMENT 2 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What concept does Rogers use to describe a person that continuously strives towards using
his/her full potential? - ANS The whole fully functioning person
Rogers described people as basically good and positive and able to realise their potential to be
fully functioning persons. See section 17.6.2
What is the fundamental postulate in cognitive construction? - ANS All human behaviour is
aimed at predicting events.
According to Kelly, all human behaviour (including thoughts and actions) is aimed at predicting
events. Predictions are made by forming personal constructs.See your prescribed book section
18.5.2
Which of the following is not an example of a virtue identified in the Values-In-Action
Classification System? - ANS Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy does not form part of the VIA Classification System. See your prescribed book
section 19.5.3
The ______ explains why some people are more prone to stress than others. - ANS Diathesis
Stress Model
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, The Diathesis Stress Model proposes that certain people might be predisposed (a tendency for)
to maladjustment if certain biological or other related stressors are present. See section 20.3.4
in your prescribed book.
The ______ is used to identify psychological disorders. - ANS DSM
the DSM or the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders is used to identify and diagnose psychological disorders, with very specific
criteria. See section 20.5 in your prescribed book.
Chapter 17 Case Study for Assignment 03
Phumeza
Phumeza was employed as a marketing and sales representative at a wholesale office furniture,
equipment, and stationary distributor. Her job entailed marketing and selling the company's
products at retail outlets in the Eastern Cape.
At first, Phumeza was very excited about the job. She had a diploma in marketing, loved
travelling, and she wanted to be successful. When she accepted the job, she was very clear
about what she wanted to achieve in life. She was going to work hard, establish herself as an
excellent sales person, gain as much experience as possible, and then apply for the job of
regional sales manager. She would then give herself three years in this job, before she would
become a national sales manager. It all looked so easy.
Now two years have passed and Phumeza is disillusioned with her job. As far as she is
concerned, the sales targets are set too h - ANS transcending
Self-transcendence indicates people's ability to rise above themselves and circumstances in
order to grow or find meaning in life. See section 17.5 in your prescribed book.
Chapter 17 Case Study for Assignment 03
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What concept does Rogers use to describe a person that continuously strives towards using
his/her full potential? - ANS The whole fully functioning person
Rogers described people as basically good and positive and able to realise their potential to be
fully functioning persons. See section 17.6.2
What is the fundamental postulate in cognitive construction? - ANS All human behaviour is
aimed at predicting events.
According to Kelly, all human behaviour (including thoughts and actions) is aimed at predicting
events. Predictions are made by forming personal constructs.See your prescribed book section
18.5.2
Which of the following is not an example of a virtue identified in the Values-In-Action
Classification System? - ANS Self-efficacy
Self-efficacy does not form part of the VIA Classification System. See your prescribed book
section 19.5.3
The ______ explains why some people are more prone to stress than others. - ANS Diathesis
Stress Model
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, The Diathesis Stress Model proposes that certain people might be predisposed (a tendency for)
to maladjustment if certain biological or other related stressors are present. See section 20.3.4
in your prescribed book.
The ______ is used to identify psychological disorders. - ANS DSM
the DSM or the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders is used to identify and diagnose psychological disorders, with very specific
criteria. See section 20.5 in your prescribed book.
Chapter 17 Case Study for Assignment 03
Phumeza
Phumeza was employed as a marketing and sales representative at a wholesale office furniture,
equipment, and stationary distributor. Her job entailed marketing and selling the company's
products at retail outlets in the Eastern Cape.
At first, Phumeza was very excited about the job. She had a diploma in marketing, loved
travelling, and she wanted to be successful. When she accepted the job, she was very clear
about what she wanted to achieve in life. She was going to work hard, establish herself as an
excellent sales person, gain as much experience as possible, and then apply for the job of
regional sales manager. She would then give herself three years in this job, before she would
become a national sales manager. It all looked so easy.
Now two years have passed and Phumeza is disillusioned with her job. As far as she is
concerned, the sales targets are set too h - ANS transcending
Self-transcendence indicates people's ability to rise above themselves and circumstances in
order to grow or find meaning in life. See section 17.5 in your prescribed book.
Chapter 17 Case Study for Assignment 03
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