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Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology November 2009 Question Paper

Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology November 2009

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: EDUC 120

INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer three questions, question one is compulsory.

SECTION ONE: (30 MARKS)
1. (a) Trace the definition of psychology from 16th century to the present.
(4mks)
(b) Mention the philosophers of Ancient Greece and explain how their philosophy
still shape psychology today. (4mks)

(c) Differentiate and discuss the contribution of the following theories of learning:
i. Classical conditions
ii. Operant conditions (6mks)

(d) Explain the focus of the cognitive approach to learning. (2mks)

(e) Outline two aspects that make psychology a science. (2mks)

(f) State and explain briefly three sources of motivation. (3mks)
(g) Discuss Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and explain its relevance to education.
(5mks)
(h) Explain, using examples, two ways in which psychology has contributed to
improving our everyday lives. (2mks)

(i) Outline two branches of psychology and areas they deal with. (2mks)

SECTION TWO: EACH QUESTION CARRIES (20 MARKS)
2. (a) Illustrate using four examples how a teacher can effectively reinforce learners.
(2mks)
(b) Explain schedules of reinforcements and discuss how you can use them
effectively to enhance learning and teaching (12mks)

(c) Using examples, differentiate between a primary and a secondary reinforcement.
(4mks)

3. (a) Define motivation. (2mks)

(b) Discuss how arousal theory can be used to enhance learning. (4mks)
(c) Using one example from each of the three categories of biological needs of a
human being, discuss their relevance to teaching and learning. (6mks)

(d) Discuss eight socio-psychological needs associated with the socio-cultural
environment of an individual. (8mks)

4. (a) List five areas that psychoanalysis focus on in explaining behaviour.
(5mks)
(b) According to Freud, there are three levels of personality, each with a different
function. Explain these levels and their functions. (6mks)

(c) Give an in-depth analysis of the id, ego and the super ego in shaping one’s
personality. (9mks)

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