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
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF EDUCATION
EPS 103: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

DATE: Monday 6th April, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE and TWO other questions.

1.
Explain the following terms:
(i)
Behavioral functioning. [2 marks]
(ii)
Psychology [2 marks]
(iii)
Gestalt Psychology [2 marks]
(iv)
Naturalistic observation [2 marks]
(v)
Formular D = f(H x ? x T) [3 marks]
(vi)
Absolute threshold [2 marks]
(v)
Stimulus generalization [2 marks]
(a)
Explain five effects of punishment. [15 marks]
(b)
Highlight features of classical and operant conditioning. [10 marks]

2.
(a)
Outline a plan of action on Schedule of Reinforcement you can carry out with or for your students. [10 marks]
(b)
Describe the characteristics of motivated acts. [10 marks]

3.
(a)
Outline hypothetical components of an Experimental Study on Gender Parity at KCSE performance result in the following areas:
(i)
Statement of the problem
[2 marks]
(ii)
Null and alternative hypothesis.
[4 marks]
(iii)
Deductive reasoning
[2 marks]
(iv)
Data analysis suitable
[2 marks]
(b)
Explain three different types of conflicts. [10 marks]

4.
Discuss the various chromosomes anomalies that lead to mutation. [20 marks]

5.
Describe the five
(a)
long-term defence mechanism. [10 marks]

(b)
Explain the following psychological disorders. [10 marks]
Anxiety
Neurosis
Phobias
Obsessive-Compulsive
Reactions
Neurasthenia
Hypondriasis

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