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Epsc 223: Psychology Of Learning Question Paper

Epsc 223: Psychology Of Learning

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

IGEMBE CAMPUS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

EPSC 223: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions from Question 2, 3 and 4.

Q1. (a) Define the following terms in psychology of learning.

(i) Learning [2 marks]
(ii) Mathemagienic effect [2 marks]
(iii) Text organization effect [2 marks]
(iv) Memory [2 marks]
(v) Mneumonics [2 marks]

(b) Explain three ways of how learning takes place. [6 marks]

(c) Discuss any five factors that affect learning. [5 marks]

(d) State three causes of forgetting. [6 marks]

(e) Briefly explain the following terms:

(i) Escape learning [1 mark]

(ii) Avoidance learning [1 mark]

(iii) Extinction [1 mark]

Q2. (a) Discuss Recency and Primacy principles of learning by giving two examples.
[5 marks]
(b) Differentiate between operant conditioning and classical conditional as types
of learning in schools. [5 marks]

(c) Show how classical conditioning by Ivan Pavlov is applicable in educational
and other situations. [10 marks]

Q3. (a) Name and briefly explain any five types of transfer of learning. [5 marks]

(b) Explain how the theory of mental discipline (faculty theory) enhances
transfer of learning or training. [15 marks]

Q4. (a) Name and explain four types of memory. [4 marks]

(b) Name the eight types of learning in reference to Gagne’s conditions of
learning theory and explain them briefly. [16 marks]

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