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Eps 103: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Eps 103: Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
MAY SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

EPS 103:INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
DATE:30 july 2013
TIME:2.00PM- 4.00PM

INSTRUCTIONS
The paper has Five questions
Question ONE is compulsory
Answer any other TWO questions.
Q.1 a)Explain what makes psychology a scientific discipline. (3marks)
b)Explain the major contributions of Wilhelm Wundt to psychology. (3marks)
c)Differentiate between behaviorism and humanistic psychology. (3marks)
d)Explain what clinical psychologists do. (2marks)
e)Describe the third step of psychological research. (3marks)
f) Explain the importance of experiments in psychology. (3marks)
g) Describe an autosomal chromosomal trisomy. (3marks)
h) Describe the concept of intelligence. (3marks)
i) Differentiate between sensation and perception. (3marks)
j)Explain the behavioral component of emotions. (3 marks)
Q.2) a) Describe the acquisition process in classical conditioning bringing out important terms and concepts. (10marks)
b) Using relevant examples for each discuss four principles of learning derived from classical conditioning theory. (10marks)

Q.3) a) Discuss Maslow''s hierarchy of needs showing their relevant in a school situation. (10marks)
b) Discuss any four functions of emotions giving appropriate school examples for each. (10 marks)
Q.4) a) Discuss any five defense mechanisms students may use showing how they affect a student''s life. (10 marks)
b) Describe the four conflict situations showing how a student caught up in each of them may be affected. (10marks)
Q.5) a) Discuss four neurotic disorders showing how each can interfere with a student''s school life. (10 marks)
b) Using relevant examples, discuss any two psychotic disorders explaining how the school teacher should deal with them. (10 marks)

Eps 103: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

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