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

INSTRUCTIONS
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.
QUESTION ONE
1. (a) Distinguish between the concepts sensation and perception (4mks)
(b) Discuss the importance of studying psychology to a class teacher (8mks)
(c) Assume that you are high school teacher and you are interested in finding out which method
of study individual or group is most effective in enhancing academic performance.
(i) Explain how you would use the first five steps of scientific research to study the above problem (15 mks)

(ii) State one advantage and two disadvantages of using experimented research design (3 mks)

QUESTION 2
2(a) Define learning and explain key terms in your definition (3mks)

(b) Using classroom examples distinguish between classical and operant conditioning. (6mks)
(c) Citing classroom examples distinguish between negative reinforcement and punishment
(6mks)
(d) Explain why psychology is considered as a true science (5mks)

QUESTION 3
(i) Explain the characteristics of a professional would expect to observe from a self-actualized individual (10mks)
(ii) State and describe five factors that influence perception (10mks)

QUESTION FOUR
A. Distinguish between Neurosis and psychosis (4mks)
B. Briefly explain the nature –nurture controversy that dominated debate in psychology in
the early years of the discipline (4mks)
C. Explain six characteristics of a person suffering from mental illness (12mks)

Question five
(a) Elaborately discuss three early schools of psychology (9mks)
(b) Briefly distinguish between a psychologist and psychiatrist (3mks)
(c) As a class teacher discuss eight reasons why children forget what they are taught (8mks)

Tps 101: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

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