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Tps 101: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Tps 101: Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2016

SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION

TPS 101: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

14TH DECEMBER, 2016 TIME: 4.00-6.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.
Question One
a) Identify the three major areas of interest in the study of psychology.(10 marks)
b) Assess the relevance of the studies in introduction to psychology in your career(10 marks)
c) What lessons are professionals likely to draw from the classical conditioning theory of
learning.(10 marks)
Question Two
A) Explain how as a teacher you can draw and keep the attention of learners focused
(7 Marks)
B) Discuss the implications of perception on the teaching learning process. (6 Marks)
C) Explain why psychology is considered as a true science (5 Marks)

Question Three
A) Briefly explain the distinguishing characteristics between experimental and non- experimental methods of studying human behavior. (16 Marks)

B) Briefly explain the nature-nurture controversy that dominated debate in psychology in the early years of the discipline (4 Marks)

Question Four
A) Distinguish Psychosis and Neurosis [4 Marks]
B) Explain one characteristic behavior of a person who is affected by each of the following
conditions
i. Amnesia
ii. Neurasthenia
iii. Hypochondriac (6 Marks)
C) i) What is frustration? (2 Marks)
ii) Giving examples, explain the four types of conflicts. (8 Marks)

Question Five
A) Differentiate between drive and need (2 Marks)
B) Compare and contrast biological and psychological theories of motivation.(8 Marks)
C) What are the implications of Maslow’s theory on the teaching and learning process?
(10 Marks)

Question Six
a) Explain the characteristics a professional would expect to observe from a self-actualized
individual. (10 marks)
b) Examine four qualities of motivated behavior. (10 marks)

Tps 101: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

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