Behaviour Modification Question Paper

Behaviour Modification

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 ARTS
APS 208: BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE (compulsory) and any other TWO questions.

Question One (Compulsory)
1.
a)
Define
behaviour
modification.
(2
marks)

b)
Give any four assumptions of behaviour
therapy.
(4
marks)

c)
Briefly discuss the basic procedures involved in behaviour modification.

(6 marks)

d)
Explain the differences between negative reinforcement and punishment.

(4 marks)

e)
List three types of behaviour therapy citing examples.

(6 marks)

f)
What is functional analysis and what is its role in behaviour modification?

(4 marks)

g)
Give two differences between classical and operant conditioning. (4 marks)

2.
a)
Citing relevant examples, discuss the following principles of behaviour
modification
techniques.
i)
Aversive
conditioning
ii)
Principle
of
extinction

(iii)
Principle of modeling and imitation
iv)
Principle
of
satiation

(12 marks)
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b)
Define
systematic
desensitization.
(2
marks)

c)
Citing examples, discuss how desensitization is carried out during
behaviour
modification
process.
(6
marks)

3.
a)
Using an example, define extinction.
(3
marks)

b)
If a child has a dog phobia, which two principles of learning will
you
use
to
change
behaviour.
(5
marks)

c)
Discuss the five stages used in problem solving training as used in

cognitive therapy to find solutions to clients? problems.

(12 marks)

4.
a)
Define
social
cognitive
therapy.
(3
marks)

b)
Citing relevant examples, describe four behaviours which may occur

as a result of observational learning theory as proposed by Bandura.

(8 marks)

c)
Discuss any three limitations of modeling as a method of behaviour

modification.

(9 marks)

5.
a)
Define
cognitive
behaviour
therapy.
(2
marks)

b)
Giving examples, discuss the following:
i)
Token-economy
technique
ii)
Self-efficacy
therapy
iii)
Counter-conditioning
iv)
Rational-emotive
therapy
v)
Implosion

(15 marks)

c)
Using an example, briefly explain what self-regulation is.
(3 marks)

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