Human Learning Question Paper

Human Learning

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APS 301:
HUMAN LEARNING

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DATE: THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2010 TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question One (a, b and c) and any other two questions.

1.
The national examinations are around the corner. You have been invited to prepare

students on the best revision tips:

a)
Differentiate for them the terms learning and memorizing basing your answer

to examples relevant to them.

(5 marks)

b)
Give a brief discussion on the factors influencing information storage and

retrieval as they prepare for their exams.

(10 marks)

c)
Explain the terms Insight, Concept and Problem solving giving clear examples

of each.

(15 marks)

2.
Distinguish between classical and operant conditioning clearly stating their

relevance to psychologists today.

(20 marks)

3.
There are different types of learning. Briefly discuss four with elaborate examples for

each.

(20 marks)

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4.
a)
What is memory?

(2 marks)

b)
Discuss the three different kinds of human memory clearly showing the

importance of each kind.

(18 marks)

5.
Reinforcement and punishment are important terms to a psychologist. Clearly apply

the principles you have learnt about them in handling issues related to learning.

(20 marks)

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