Programmes For Children With Behaviour Disorders Question Paper

Programmes For Children With Behaviour Disorders

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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

PSE 404:
PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIOUR
DISORDERS

DATE: Wednesday, 30th December, 2009
TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in Section One, and any TWO in Section Two.
Section One (30 marks)
1.
Differentiate between defect and retardation theories in the biophysical model of explaining behavioural disorders. (4 marks)

2.
The learning model states that behaviour is learned through imitation, reinforcement, or chaining. State two interventions suggested under this model (2 marks)

3.
Briefly explain how the theory of functionalism views behaviour disorders? (3 marks)

4.
What do you understand by positive behavioural support? (2 marks)

5.
Briefly discuss two limitations of retributive and coercive reactions to behavioural disorders (4 marks)

6.
Identify three side-effects of Ritalin, as identified by critics of this drug (3 marks)

7.
Distinguish between environmental social skills and social interactions skills (2 marks)

8.
Compare and contrast the views of functional and conflict theory in explaining problematic behaviour (4 marks)

9.
State two goals of social skills training (2 marks)

10.
Justify cognitive behavioural training as an intervention against behaviour disorders (2 marks)

11.
Mention two ways in which cognitive behavioural training can help children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2 marks)

Section Two (40 marks)
12.
a)
Discuss the relationship between academic and behavioural problems (12 marks)
b)
Illustrate how this vicious cycle can be broken (8 marks)

13.
Pharmacotherapy constitutes a major area of intervention against behavioural
disorders. As a specialist in this area, prepare notes for parents, enlightening them on the strengths and limitations of pharmacotherapy (20 marks)

14.
You are a teacher in a primary school, and you have been asked to design an intervention program against behavioural disorders. Illustrate how you can implement a positive behavioural support program in your school (20 marks)

15.
Discuss five characteristics of cognitive behavioural therapies (20 marks)

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