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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:
• Answer question 1 and any other TWO questions.

1. (a) Explain the meaning of educational psychology (1Mrk)
(b) Defend the practical significance of studying Introduction to Psychology as a course to teachers.
(6Mrks)
(c) Discuss the key areas of emphasis of the following schools of psychology
(i) Psychoanalysis (1.5Mrks)
(ii) Behaviourism (1.5Mrks)
(iii) Structuralism (1.5Mrks)
(iv) Gestalt Phychology (1.5Mrks)
(v) Functionalism (1.5Mrks)
(d) Elaborate on the thrust of any two theories each in the areas of emotions and motivation.
(8Mrks)
(e) Using relevant examples, explain the main causes of teacher maladjustment in Secondary
schools in Kenya (7.5Mrks)

2. (a) How can teachers apply the principles of motivation for effective classroom instruction
(10Mrks)
(b) Describe the symptoms of emotional instability on the part of teachers and prescribe
possible solutions to each (10Mrks)

3. (a) Analyze the physiological and psychological characteristics of the main stages of Personality
development (8Mrks)
(b) Examine how you can apply any two personality theories to instructional situation.(4Mrks)
(c) Show how you can modify learner attitudes so as to achieve effective learning (8Mrks)

4. (a) Discuss any two signs and symptoms of each of the following conditions
(i) Obsessive compulsive Disorder
(ii) Phobic Reactions
(iii) Conversion Reactions
(iv) Schizophrenia
(v) Psychopathic personality (10Mrks)
(b) How can you instruct slow and rapid learners? (10Mrks)

Educ 120:Introduction To Psychology August 2010 Question Paper

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