Educational Psychology For Nurses Question Paper

Educational Psychology For Nurses

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Nursing And Public Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (NURSING)

HNS 305:
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR NURSES

DATE: Tuesday, 29th December, 2009

TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE (1) and any other TWO (2) questions.
QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY)
a)
Define Psychology, explaining the main concepts in the definition (5 marks)
b)
Explain FOUR reasons for studying Psychology as a nurse.
(8 marks)
c)
Discuss the contributions of Psychology to nurse education.
(10 marks)

QUESTION TWO
a)
Do we inherit behaviour of acquire it from the environment we live in?

(10 marks)
b)
i)
Explain the meaning of the term
personality.
(3
marks)

ii)
An individual and his/her personality are inseparable entities. Expound on
this
statement.
(10
marks)

QUESTION THREE
a)
With examples, explain FIVE characteristics of motivated behaviour

(10 marks)
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b)
i)
Define
punishment

(3
marks)

ii)
Discuss FIVE factors which influence the effectiveness of punishment in
modifying
behaviour.
(10
marks)

QUESTION FOUR
a)
Explain the concept of defense mechanism

(3 marks)
b)
Using examples, describe the following defense mechanisms:-
i)
Rationalization
ii)
Projection
iii)
Reaction formation
iv)
Intellectualization
v)
Regression
(20 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
a)
Define
learning (3
marks)
b)
i)
Explain FIVE learner characteristics that influence learning.

(10 marks)
ii)
Discuss FIVE factors that cause mental retardation in children
(10 marks)

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