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Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology August 2010 Question Paper

Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology August 2010

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDUC 120

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Section (A) is compulsory
2. Answer ANY TWO questions of the three questions provided in section (B).

SECTION ONE: (30 MARKS)
1. (a) Define the term psychology (2Mrks)
(b) List two philosophers of Ancient Greece and explain how their philosophical ideas still shape
psychology today (4Mrks)
(c) Explain the major goals of psychology (5Mrks)
(d) Explain the basic elements of classical conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning
(6Mrks)
(e) State and explain briefly three sources of motivation (3Mrks)
(f) Explain, using examples two ways in which psychology has contributed to improving our
everyday lives (2Mrks)
(g) Explain the following terms and give example in a classroom set up.
(i) Positive reinforcement (2Mrks)
(ii) Negative reinforcement (2Mrks)
(iii) Omission training (2Mrks)
(iv) Learning (2Mrks)

SECTION TWO: EACH QUESTION CARRIES (20 MRKS)
2. (a) “Learners never fail to learn but teachers fail to teach”. Discuss (5Mrks)
(b) Motivation is key to good performance. Justify the assumptions (10Mrks)
(c) Imagine you are a Human Resource Manager, briefly describe how you would protect workers
from being sexually harassed (5Mrks)

3. (a) Give an in-depth analysis of the Id, Ego and the Super ego in shaping one’s personality (6Mrks)
(b) Name and explain three biological determinants of personality (6Mrks)
(c) Briefly explain the first four Freud psychosexual stages of an individual’s personality
development (8Mrks)

4. (a) Explain schedules of reinforcements and discuss how you can use them effectively
to enhance learning and teaching in classroom (12Mrks)
(b) Explain four major causes of mental retardation (8Mrks)

Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology August 2010 Question Paper

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