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Introduction To Psychology B(Coun 100) Question Paper

Introduction To Psychology B(Coun 100)

Course:Counseling

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HOURS AND HALF

Instructions:
Answer any three questions
All question carry equal marks
Question One
Define the term psychology.
(2mks)
Explain the following four areas/fields of psychology.
(8mks)
Abnormal psychology
Personality psychology
Iterman factor psychology
Experiment psychology.
Define the following terms in psychology
Learning
Motivation
Personality
Ego
Cognition
(10mks)

Question Two
What is perception?
(2mks)
Discuss the internal and external factors that affect perception. (10mks)
Explain the three stages of perception.
(6mks)
Define attribution theory.
(2mks)

Question Three
Name five theories of motivation.
(5mks)
Discuss the stages in Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs.
(10mks)
Explain Alderfer’s ERG theory.
(5mks)

Question Four
What is social psychology?
(2mks)
How does social psychology differ from other disciplines?
(6mks)
Define the term sociology.
(2mks)
Explain Freud’s stages of psychosocial development.
(6mks)
Define and explain the "Oral stage" according to Freud.
(4mks)

Question Five
Explain the following stages in Erickson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development.
Stage I: Trust Vs Mistrust
Stage 2: Autonomy Vs Shame and Doubt. (10mks)
Explain the following four key concepts in Team Piaget’s Developmental Theory.
Schemas
Assimilation
Accommodation
Equilibrium
(10mks)

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