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Aps101:Introductionto Psychology Question Paper

Aps101:Introductionto Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2012/2013
FIRST SEMESTER FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
(PSYCHOLOGY)
APS101:INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
DATE:Monday 17th December 2012 TIME 11:00-1:00PM
INSTRUCTIONS;
SECTION IS COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1.
a)Define the term psychology (2 marks)
b)Briefly explain the four goals of psychology(8 marks)
State and explain three fields of psychology(6 marks)
d)Giving an appropriate example, explain the meaning of the following terms as used in psychology:
i)Absolute threshold (6 marks)
ii)Difference threshold
iii)sensory adaption
e)Define the term learning.
f) State any four ethical considerations with human participants in psychological research.(4 marks)
g)Name and explain briefly one theory that attempts to explain why forgetting occurs(2 marks)
SECTION TWO
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTION FROM THIS SECTION
2a) Distinguish between independent and dependent variables.(2 marks)
b)Discuss the formal experiment design of collecting data in scientific research.(10 marks)
c)Discuss the strength and weaknesses of this method(8 marks)
3(a)state any two differences between classical conditioning and operant conditioning
)(b)Using examples explain the following terms as used in operant conditioning experiments
i)extinction
ii)stimulus discrimination
iii)spontaneous recovery
iv)reinforcement
c) Differentiate between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation( 2 marks)
d)Using examples explain the followng types of motives;
i) primary motive
secondary motives
socially oriented motives
4a) Distinguish between frustration and conflict.(2 marks)
b)using examples explain the following types of conflicts
i)approach- approach conflict
ii)approach-avoidance conflict
iii)avoidance -avoidance conflict
iv)double approach -avoidance
c) Using examples explain the following types of defence mechanisms
i)scape-goating
ii)reaction-formation
iii)compensation (6 marks)
iv)projection
5 a)define the terms:
i)Abnormal behavior (4 marks)
ii)stress
b)Using examples describe briefly any four personality disorders(12 marks)
c)Explain briefly any two atypical or abnormal sexual behaviors(4 marks)

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