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Educational Psychology Question Paper

Educational Psychology

Course:Phd In Philosophy

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY

PSY/PHD/802: EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY

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DATE: WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2009 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question 1 and any two other questions.

1.
a)
In what ways is the study of Educational Psychology useful to prospective
teachers. (5
marks)

b)
Is Educational Psychology a branch of Psychology or Education? Explain.

(5 marks)

c)
Are teachers born or made? Explain

(5 marks)

d)
Is it true that madam Pilsner inherited her personality and intelligence from
her
parents?

Explain.
(5
marks)

e)
Motivation is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for learning.

Explain.

(5 marks)

f)
Is high level of intelligence a guarantee for successful learning and academic
achievement?

Explain. (5
marks)

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2.
Briefly discuss four prenatal factors which possibly influence the development of

foetus. How can this information be disseminated to parents in your community?

(10 marks)

3.
What are defence mechanisms?

What purpose do they serve? Give examples of four defence mechanisms. What

happens when these defence mechanisms no longer serve the purpose they are
supposed
to
serve?
(10
marks)

4.
Are learning and performance the same thing? Explain.

What are some of the factors that may lead to poor performance in an examination

even when the student may have effectively learnt the material?

(10 marks)

5.
Briefly discuss some of the social and emotional factors that influence learning and
academic
achievement. (10
marks)
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