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Tepsy 121: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Tepsy 121: Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
IGEMBE CAMPUS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
EPSY 121: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) YI TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question ONE in section A (compulsory) and any other TWO questions from section B.

SECTION B

1. (a) Discuss five factors that affect perception. [10 Marks]

(b) Using clear examples describe how learning takes place in classical and operant
conditioning. [10 Marks]

(c) Discuss the demerits of using punishment in a classroom situation. [10 Marks]

2. (a) Explain the meaning of the term “motivation” [2 Marks]

(b) Discuss how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs influences behavior. [12 Marks]

(c) You notice that students have no interest in your subject and that their
performance in the end of term examination is poor. Discuss three ways to motivate the students to like your subject and improve their performance.
[6 Marks]
3. (a) Define the term personality. [2 Marks]

(b) Discuss the three hypothetical structures of personality according to
psychoanalytic theory. [12 Marks]

(c) Discuss ways of maximizing cognitive development of a child. [8 Marks]

4. Stress is one of the major contributors of poor performance of learners in school. With reference to this statement:

(i) Describe the signs that a teacher may use to identify learners who are under stress. [10 Marks]

(ii) Discuss ways of helping students who are under stress. [10 Marks]

5. Discus the stages of psychosocial development theory according to Erick Erickson. [20 Marks]

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