IOP1601 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What concept does Rogers use to describe a person that continuously strives
towards using his/her full potential?
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?
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?
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.
,Diathesis Stress Model
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.
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
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
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
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What concept does Rogers use to describe a person that continuously strives
towards using his/her full potential?
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?
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?
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.
,Diathesis Stress Model
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.
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
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
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
