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Cpy 101: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Cpy 101: Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2013

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
CPY 101: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2013 TIME: 03:00 pm 5:00 pm

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer QUESTION ONE and any other two questions from section B.

SECTION A
1. A. Name the key word that separated philosophy and psychology. (2 marks)
B. What are the two major misconceptions about the subject matter of psychology and why are they false? (4 marks)
C. Describe with an example in each case, the goals of psychology. (8 marks)
d. What were the contributions of functionalism to psychology? (4 marks)
E. Humanism criticized two previous schools of psychology. Explain. (4 marks)
F. Describe methods of data collection in psychology. (8 marks)

SECTION B
2. A. List any six physiological needs. (6 marks)
B. Explain the key concepts in the definition of motivation. (6 marks)
C. How do the basic theories of motivation explain how we fall into temptations? (8 marks)

3. A. Discuss, using an illustration of a musician that you love, the components of an emotion. (6 marks)
B. Describe the studies that support the James-Lange theory of emotion. (6 marks)
C. Present the studies that support the universality of emotional expression. (8 marks)

4. Using examples drawn from the Kenyan and American political campaigns to illustrate your answers list and explain five significant characteristics of the source and five other significant characteristics of the message in attitude change. (20 marks)

5. A. What are "psychosomatic symptoms of stress"? (2 marks)
B. Explain with an example in each case, conflict frustration. (6 marks)
C. Describe with an example in each case any six defence mechanisms. (12 marks)

Cpy 101: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

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