WASSCE EXAMS SOCIAL PART 1 QUESTIONS

The part one which is THE ENVIRONMENT will be featured the following questions. Make use of them.

SELF-IDENTITY

Define the following;

Self-identity

Capabilities

Outline the importance of knowing oneself

Explain how one can develop his or her capabilities

Describe Maslow’s theory of needs

In what four ways is Maslow’s theory of needs important?

ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH



Explain the following

Reproductive health

Reproductive right

Adolescence

Chastity

Adolescent irresponsible behavior

Outline five acts of adolescent which are considered irresponsible

Explain the causes of adolescent irresponsible behavior

Explain four effects of adolescent irresponsible behavior

Suggest measures that should be in place to control adolescent irresponsible behavior

In what four ways is adolescent chastity important?

In what ways can adolescents ensure a sound reproductive health?





CULTURE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY

Explain the following;

Culture

Festivals

Explain five socio-cultural practices in Ghana

Explain four importance of cultural identity

What is national identity?

Explain four ways of achieving national identity

Identify some of values of Ghanaians



MARRIAGE

Explain the following

Marriage

Courtship

Explain the purpose of marriage

Outline the preparations towards marriage

Explain the forms of marriage and residence pattern of marriage in Ghana

Explain the causes of marriage breakdown

What are the effects marriage breakdowns?

How can marriage be strengthening in Ghana



INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATIONS IN THE FAMILY

Explain the following

Family

Nuclear family

Extended family

Explain the functions/roles of the;

Family

Nuclear family

Extended family

Father

Mother

Children

Explain the importance of the family as an institution

Outline the bad implications that the emergence of the nuclear family has on the society

Differentiate between matrilineal and patrilineal system of inheritance

State the advantages and the disadvantages of both matrilineal and patrilineal system of inheritance

PARENTING AND PARENTHOOD

Differentiate between parenthood and parenting

Outline the responsibilities of a parent

What is irresponsible parent behavior?

Outline some of irresponsible parental behavior

What are the consequences of irresponsible parental behaviors?

In what four ways can we minimize child-parent conflicts?

Discuss four ways by which children can cause their parents to irresponsible

SOCIALIZATION AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Explain the following

Socialization

Agents of socialization

Agencies of socialization

Outline the importance of socialization

Explain the importance of the agencies of socialization

What are deviant acts

Outline the consequences of deviant acts

In what four ways can deviant acts be reduced in the country

Differentiate between individual interest and group interest

Explain the factors that promote group living in Ghana

OUR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

Explain the term physical environment

Outline importance of physical environment

What is environmental degradation?

Outline the causes of environmental degradation

Explain the effects of environmental degradation

Explain the following

Land degradation

Water pollution

Air pollution

Outline the causes of ;

Land degradation

Water pollution

Air pollution

What are the effects of;

Land degradation

Air pollution

Water pollution

Explain the following

Illegal mining

Desertification

Soil erosion

Bush burning

State the causes and effects of ;

Illegal mining

Desertification

Soil erosion

Bush burning

What are the activities of that destroy the environment

EDUCATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Explain the meaning of education

Outline the purpose of education

State and explain the forms of education

What role does education play in the development of the country?

What is social change?

How can education bring social change in Ghana?