FAC1601 Assignment 2 (QUALITY
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
Some time ago the daily newspapers reported on a shooting
incident at a well-known IT company. A male employee, Mr Y,
shot two of his colleagues without warning, before trying to jump
from the tenth floor of the building. Both colleag...
FAC1601 Assignment 2 (QUALITY
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
Some time ago the daily newspapers reported on a shooting
incident at a well-known IT company. A male employee, Mr Y,
shot two of his colleagues without warning, before trying to jump
from the tenth floor of the building. Both colleagues died at the
scene. However, Mr Y was apprehended and only sustained
some minor injuries.
No one had expected something like that to happen. His wife and
family could not explain the traumatic event, except that for some
time Mr Y was unhappy at work. However, he usually did not
discuss his work at home. According to the family, he was using
medication to relax and to sleep better. When asked about it,
people said that he was a hard worker, and a good husband and
father. Some of his colleagues spoke about him being unhappy
and angry for not being promoted before one of his colleagues,
one of those he killed. Some of his colleagues overh - ANS-The
behaviour is an expression of aggression from the id
(unconscious factors).
we are referring to the psychodynamic approach when he look at
the functioning of the id. You will see that in the basic foundations
of each assumption, an explanation is provided of how
maladjustment will manifest. You need to understand this in order
to understand how chapter 20 fits into the theory. See section
14.8 and 20.4
,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
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
Phumeza
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