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Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology April 2011 Question Paper

Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology April 2011

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDUC 120

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions, question ONE is compulsory.

SECTION ONE
QUESTION ONE
a) Trace the definition of psychology form 16th cntrury to the present. (4 marks)
b) Mention the philosophers of Ancient Greece and explain how their philosophy still shape
psychology today. (4 marks)
c) Differentiate and discuss the contribution of the following theories of learning:

i. Classical conditioning
ii. Operant conditioning (6 marks)

d) Discuss Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and explain its relevance to education.
(5 marks)
e) Explain using examples two ways in which psychology has contributed to improving our
every day lives. (2 marks)
f) Define the term intelligence and explain why psychologist found it difficult to define the
concept of intelligence. (5 marks)
g) Describe Skinner’s and Pavlov’s experiments in psychology. (4 marks)

SECTION TWO (20 MARKS)
QUESTION TWO
a) Illustrate using four examples how a teacher can effectively reinforce learners.
(4 marks)
b) Explain schedules of reinforcements and discuss how you can use them effectively to
enhance learning and teaching (12 marks)
c) Using examples differentiate between a primary and a secondary reinforcement.
(4 marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Briefly explain the first four Freud psychosexual stages of an individual’s personality
development (10 marks)
b) Recently the Kenyan government stopped caning of learners in schools. Assuming you
have been given an opportunity to advice the Minister for Education, what advice will
you give? (10 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
a) “Learners never fail to learn but teachers fail to teach”. Discuss (4 marks)
b) Motivation is key to good performance. Justify the assumption. (10 marks)
c) Explain the following terms and give example in a classroom set up.
i. Positive reinforcement (2 marks)
ii. Negative reinforcement (2 marks)
iii. Omission Training (2 marks)

Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology April 2011 Question Paper

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