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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

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

EPSY 121: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

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

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all the Questions.

1. (a) State five branches of psychology. [5 marks]

(b) Explain why psychology is a science. [4 marks]

(c) State three goals of psychology. [3 marks]

(d) Explain the following schools of psychology [8 marks]

(i) Structuralism
(ii) Functionalism
(iii) Behaviourism
(iv) Humanistic psychology

2. (a) State four fundamental characteristics of the brain and the nervous system.
[4 marks]

(b) Outline the divisions of the nervous system. [6 marks]

3. Explain five basic principles of learning as stated by Edward Thorndike (1932)
[10 marks]

4. Differentiate the following concepts: [10 marks]

(a) Drive and need
(b) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
(c) Stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination
(d) Reward and punishment
(e) Fluid and crystallized intelligence

5. (a) Define the term emotions. [2 marks]

(b) Explain three functions of emotions. [6 marks]

(c) Explain how a person’s emotional expression helps promote his welfare
within a group. [6 marks]

(d) Emotions can be split into two types. Name and give examples of each. [4 marks]

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