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Xet 109: Introduction To Psychology. Question Paper

Xet 109: Introduction To Psychology.

Course:Bachelor Of Economics Economics

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2011

XET 109: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY.
Q1. (a) Define psychology and show its relevance to your course. (4 marks)

(b) Explain at least two perspectives of psychology. (8 marks)

(c) Explain with two examples each of the following:
(i) Intrinsic motivation.
(ii) Extrinsic motivation. (12 marks)

(d) Define the term personality (2 marks)
Q2. (a) Explain with two examples, the goals of psychology. (7 marks)
(b) Discuss B.F. Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning. (15 marks)
Q3. (a) Define intelligence. (3 marks)
(b) Explain with an example the process of memory. (9 marks)
(c) Describe the following defence mechanisms with an example in each case.
(i) Rationalization.
(ii) Projection. (10 marks)
Q4. (a) Explain how the process of extinction arises. (4 marks)
(b) Discuss the role of attitudes in determining human behavior (18 marks)
Q5. (a) Explain the structure of personality according to Sigmund Freud. (9 marks)
(b) Differentiate between sensation and perception. (4 marks)
(d) Explain the weakness of drive reduction theory of motivation in explaining human behavior.
(9 marks)

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