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Introduction To Psychology  Question Paper

Introduction To Psychology  

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
EPS 103: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY


DATE: Tuesday 24th November, 2009

TIME: 8.00a.m -10.00 a.m


INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ONLY THREE QUESTIONS. QUESTION ONE IS COMPULSORY
1.
(a)
Explain the following terms.
i)
Classical
[2 marks]
ii)
Spontaneous recovery
[2 marks]
iii)
Sublimation
[2 marks]
iv)
Psychology
[2 marks]
v)
Null hypothesis
[2 marks]
vi)
Independent variables
[2 marks]
(b)
Explain the basic tenants of the five perspectives of psychology. [12 marks]
(c)
Why would you discourage a researcher to use case study method? [6 marks]

2.
a)
Outline why you prefer survey method of research to field study method of research [10marks]
(b)
Point out any limitation of both researches. [10 marks]

3.
Explain the chromosomes anomalies and their resultant behaviors. [20marks]

4.
a)
Explain the following
i)
Phobia disorder
[2 marks]
ii)
Psychosis
[2 marks]
iii)
Obsessive Compliance disorder
[2 marks]
iv)
Delusion
[2marks]

5.
a)
Discuss the sources of frustration. [10marks]
b)
Describe characteristics of motivated behaviors. [6 marks]
c)
Explained any two schedules of reinforcement by B.F Skinner. [4 marks]




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