Psychology & Personal Development Final Assessment 2008-2009
To the Student: On June 1st, 2nd and 5th , you will take your final examination in Psychology . You will select three of
the four questions below. You should review and prepare to answer all four of these questions.
1. Schizophrenia is classified by psychologists into subtypes which affect at least 1 in 100 people
worldwide.
Task
 Define schizophrenia.
 Describe two of the five subtypes of schizophrenia specifically.
 Identify at least three symptoms of schizophrenia.
 Explain both the possible causes and treatments for those with
the disorder.
2. Scenario – Imagine you have a friend who is failing several subjects, does little homework /
assignments, and fails to study for tests.
Task
 Identify two personality theories we have studied in class that could
explain your friend’s behavior.
 Define each theory and identify the person or theorist who
developed the theory.
 Use as many specific ideas and concepts from the each theory and
explain them in your response.
3. Throughout our study of the Life Span we have studied cognitive, emotional, and social development.
One of the key issues that is often examined by developmental psychologists is the concept of “nature
versus nurture.” The separation of biological and environmental causes of behavior can be very
complicated.
Task: Choose three types of development that we have studied and for each:
 Discuss how much each development is the result of inheritance
(heredity).
 Discuss how much each development is the result of what we have learned
(experience).
4. Psychologists have made important theoretical findings through experimentation and the scientific
method. Their findings have been applied to both science and social psychology.
Task: Choose any three people we have studied and for each:
 Discuss the steps of the scientific method.
 Discuss the work/experiment that the person has completed in a field of psychology.
 Evaluate the significance of the person’s work and how their theories are applicable
in their prospective field.
Category
5
4
3
2
1
0
Score
x4=
Structure
Essay addresses
all the tasks in a
well-organized,
coherent essay.
Essay addresses all
of the tasks (may be
uneven) in an
organized essay.
Essay addresses the
some of the tasks
and/or the essay lacks
structure and
organization.
Essay addresses some
of the tasks and/or the
essay displays poor
organization.
The tasks are
partially addressed
or writer displays
no organization.
Student
displayed
minimum or
no effort.
_____
x2=
Thesis
Statement
A well-defined
thesis statement is
present.
A thesis statement
is present but not
specific or is simply
a restatement of the
question.
The thesis statement is
present but weak.
The thesis statement is
incorrect or missing.
The thesis
statement is
missing.
Student
displayed
minimum or
no effort.
_____
Evidence
Richly supports
the thesis with
specific evidence
(facts, examples,
and details).
Supports the thesis
with specific
evidence;
insignificant
factual errors may
be present.
x8=
Few accurate
examples are used.
Evidence is vague or
includes multiple
inaccuracies.
Evidence is
missing,
inappropriate,
and/or inaccurate.
Student
displayed
minimum or
no effort.
_____
x4=
Significance
Student
demonstrates a
thorough
understanding of
the events’
significance.
Student
demonstrates an
understanding of
the events’
significance.
Student attempts to
analyze the
significance of the
events.
Student develops a
faulty analysis or fails
to analyze the
significance of the
events.
Student develops a
faulty analysis or
fails to analyze the
significance of the
events.
Student
displayed
minimum or
no effort.
_____
Spelling and
Grammar
Minimal
insignificant
spelling and
grammatical
errors.
Some insignificant
spelling and
grammatical errors.
Some significant
spelling and
grammatical errors.
Many significant
spelling and
grammatical errors
may be present.
Careless spelling
and grammatical
errors are present.
Student
displayed
minimum or
no effort.
x2=
_____
Final
Score:
Final Exam Practice Sheet
Directions: Use the spaces below to prep each of the 4 questions for your final exam. You will be
required to complete 3 of the topics below.
1.
Schizophrenia (define)-_______________________________________________________________
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Two subtypes: A.______________________________________________________________
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B.______________________________________________________________
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Symptoms:____________________________________________________________________
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Causes:_______________________________________________________________________
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Treatments:___________________________________________________________________
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2. Personality Theories
A. Theory 1 - _______________________________________________________________________
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B. Theory 2 -_______________________________________________________________________
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3. Life Span – Nature vs. Nurture
A. Development 1 _________________________________________________________________________________
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B. Development 2_________________________________________________________________________________
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C. Development 3_________________________________________________________________________________
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4. Psychologists
Scientific Method: _____________________________________________________________
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Psychologist 1-_________________________________________________________________
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Significance-_____________________________________________________________
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Psychologist 2-_________________________________________________________________
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Significance-____________________________________________________________
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Psychologist 3-_________________________________________________________________
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Significance-_____________________________________________________________
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