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Educational Psychology Question Paper

Educational Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

EPS 205: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

DATE: Wednesday 1st April, 2009

TIME: 11.00-1.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS:

1.
This paper contains four questions.
2.
Question ONE (1) is compulsory.
3.
Select any other Two (2) questions
4.
All Answers should be entered in the examination booklet provided.

Q1.
(a)
Explain two ways in which the teacher can conetition fear in learners in a classroom situation. [4 marks]
(b)
Using relevant classroom examples, distinguish between positive and negative reinforcement. [4 marks]
(c)
Explain one way in which forgetting occurs in each of the memory banks. [6marks]
(d)
Explain two ways a teacher may use to promote transfer of learning. [4 marks]
(e)
Explain two ways in which a teacher can apply affiliative motives in a classroom situation. [4 marks]
(f)
Explain the intervention measures for each of the following types of exceptionality
(i)
Gifted.
(ii)
Learning disabled.
[4 marks]

Q2.
(a)
One aspect of the definition of the Educational Psychology is that it is a science. Describe three characteristics that make Educational Psychology a science. [6marks]
(b)
Explain three reasons why a teacher requires knowledge from the discipline of Educational Psychology. [6 marks]
(c)
Explain how each of the following is an important factor in the teaching- learning process.
(i)
The learner
(ii)
The teacher
(iii)
The subject matter
(iv)
The learning situation
[8 marks]

Q3.
(a)
Using classroom examples, explain three ways in which learners may acquire negative attitude towards learning. [6 marks]
(b)
With examples describe the following types of motivation.
(i)
Intrinsic motivation
(ii)
Extrinsic motivation
[6 marks]
(c)
Explain four ways in which a teacher can nurture achievement motivation in learners. [6 marks]

Q4.
(a)
Define the term personality. [2 Marks]
(b)
Explain three ways in which each of the following influence a learner’s personality, adjustment.
(i)
The family
(ii)
The School
[12 Marks]
(c)
Describe three Characteristics of a well adjusted learner. [6 marks]

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