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Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APS 101:
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

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DATE: THURSDAY 29TH JULY 2010
TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Question One is Compulsory
Answer any other two questions.

1.
a)
Define the following concepts.

i)
Psychology

ii)
Motivation
iii)
Learning
iv)
Memory
v)
Reinforcement

(5 marks)

b)
Identify the first four schools of thought that contributed towards the growth

of psychology.

(4 marks)

c)
Name and briefly describe four branches of modern psychology. (8 marks)

d)
Distinguish between the terms Nature and Nurture in reference to human

development.

(2 marks)

e)
State three factors that contribute to differences in perception.
(3 marks)

f)
List four considerations that one should make before administering

punishments.

(4 marks)
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g)
Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of Field study as a method of

Inquiry in psychology.

(4 marks)

2.
a)
Explain three characteristics of motivated behaviour.

(6 marks)

b)
Describe using relevant examples the following types of motives. (14 marks)

i)
Primary motives

ii)
Secondary motives
iii)
Affliative motives
iv)
Prestige motives

c)
What are the two main perspectives in motivated behaviour.
(2 marks)

3.
a)
Distinguish between sensation and perception.

(2 marks)

b)
Describe four principles of perceptual organization.

(8 marks)

c)
Reinforcement can be presented in five different schedules. Explain these

schedules.

(10 marks)

4.
a)
i)
Define Frustration.

(1 mark)

ii)
List three personal obstacles or limitations that can cause frustrations.

(3 marks)

b)
Using relevant examples discuss the following types of conflicts. (16 marks)

i)
Approach-approach conflict

ii)
Single Approach-Avoidance conflict
iii)
Avoidance-avoidance conflict
iv)
Double Approach ? avoidance conflict

5.
a)
Describe three conditions that can be classified under neurosis.
(6 marks)

b)
Explain three major characteristics of a psychotic person.
(6 marks)

c)
Discuss briefly how heredity and environment interact to influence

development in human beings.

(8 marks)
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