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Epsy 121: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Epsy 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 EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS (S.B)

EPSY 121: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

STREAMS: BED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 20/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question One (Compulsory) and any other Two Questions.

1. (a) Define the meaning of the following terms

(i) Psychology [2 marks]

(ii) Perception [2 marks]

(iii) Motivation [2 marks]

(b) Describe how each of the following affects the attitude of children.

(i) Parents [3 marks]

(ii) Peers [6 marks]

(c) Discuss the three structures of personality according to Freuds psychoanalytic theory. [15 marks]

2. Drugs and substance abuses is one of the major problems affecting the Kenyan youth with reference to this:

(a) Discuss the effects and types of the following drugs and substances commonly abused by the youth.

(i) Stimulants [4 marks]

(ii) Depressants [4 marks]

(iii) Hallucinogens [4 marks]

(b) Discuss the signs that indicate that a person who is abusing drugs and substances is in danger and show ways in which he can be helped. [8 marks]

3. (a) Discuss four ways of trying to reduce the tensions brought by dissonance in individuals. [8 marks]

(b) Discuss the three main ego defence mechanisms. [12 marks]

4. (a) Discuss any five personal variables that are important in understanding how people interact with their environment. [10 marks]

(b) Describe Freuds psycho-sexual stages of personality development. [10 marks]

5. (a) Discuss the signs that may assist a teacher to identify a student who is frustrated. [10 marks]

(b) Discuss ways of avoiding or managing frustration in learning. [10 marks]

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Epsy 121: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

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