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Psy 110: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Psy 110: Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood And Primary Education

Institution: University Of Kabianga question papers

Exam Year:2016

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS.

2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR.

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION.

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION.

COURSE CODE: PSY 110

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other THREE questions.

QUESTION ONE.

a). Define

i. Psychology. (1 Mark)

ii. Eclectic approach to psychology. (2 Marks)

b). What's the difference between structuralism and functionalism in psychology? (4 Marks)

c). Identify and briefly describe the three levels of consciousness Sigmund Freud identified. (9 Marks)

d). Mention three characteristics of each of the following:- (9 Marks)

i. Id

ii. Ego

iii. Superego

QUESTION TWO

a). Briefly describe the three ways of analyzing personality as per Kluckhohn and Murray (1948). (6 Marks)

b). Mention three types of personality and give brief explanation of each. (6 Marks)

c). Why should a teacher have knowledge of personality development? (3 Marks)

QUESTION THREE.

a). Highlight the point of divergence between humanists and behaviourists. (2 Marks)

b). Identify and explain any five basic principles and assumptions of humanistic approach. (10 Marks)

c). Outline five characteristics of self-actualized individual. (3 Marks)

QUESTION FOUR.

a). What is motivation? (2 Marks)

b). Outline any four basic principles of motivation. (4 Marks)

c). Why is motivation considered an important factor in learning? (7 Marks)

QUESTION FIVE.

a). Distinguish between classical and operant conditioning. (2 Marks)

b). Explain the meaning of the following terms as used by behaviourists. (5 Marks)

i. Generalization Vs discrimination.

ii. Extinction Vs Spontaneous recovery.

c). Explain any four implications of Pavlov theory to education. (8 Marks)

QUESTION SIX.

a). Mention and explain briefly any four determinants of intelligence. (4 Marks)

b). Discuss four factors affecting the ability of one to remember what he/she has learnt. (8 Marks)

c). Outline three reasons why we forget what we have learnt. (3 Marks)

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