Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Introduction To Psychology

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 101:
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: Monday, 29th November, 2010

TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Question ONE is Compulsory. Select TWO more.
1.
a)
Define the following branches of Psychology
i)
Social Psychology
ii)
Development psychology
iii)
Clinical psychology
(6 marks)

b)
Distinguish between Sensation and Perception

(4 marks)
c)
Differentiate between primary reinforcers and secondary reinforces
(4 marks)

d)
Affliative motives are developed from early childhood and modified as
one grows up. State three roles played by these motives. (3 marks)

e)
Describe the following inherited conditions that result from chromosomal
anomalies

i)
Klinefelter?s Syndrome
ii)
Down syndrome
(4 marks)

f)
Explain the following concepts as used in Memory and cognition.
i)
Short term memory
ii)
Long term memory
iii)
Forgetting
(6 marks)

g)
What are emotions and how are they important in regulating human
behaviour?

(3 marks)

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2.
a)
Reinforcement means to strengthen, and is used to refer to any stimulus
which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.
Describe with the help of examples the four types of reinforcement.

(12 marks)

b)
Explain four features that are common to both classical and Operant
conditioning.

(8 marks)
3.
a)
Introspection was a technique that was used by structuralists to enable
their subjects explain their experiences. What were its limitations as a
method of collecting information? Cite four.

(4 marks)

b)
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the following four scientific
techniques of modern psychology.
i)
Field study method
ii)
Life-History method
iii)
The Survey method
iv)
Experiment
(16 marks)

4.
a)
Man is a product of his nature and not nurture. Discuss.
(10 marks)

b)
Describe the Maslow?s hierarchy of needs and illustrate how it motivates
behaviour.

(10 marks)

5.
a)
Describe the following neurotic conditions:
i)
Obsessive-compulsive reactions
ii)
Hypochondriasis
iii)
Phobias
(6 marks)

b)
Explain any four symptoms of psychotic behaviour.
(8 marks)
c)
Discuss 3 ways of helping psychologically disturbed people.
(6 marks)

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