Coun 215: Learning Theories Question Paper
Coun 215: Learning Theories
Course:Counseling
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COUNSELING
UNIT CODE : COUN 215
UNIT TITLE : LEARNING THEORIES
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any FOUR questions
Question One
Define the following terms (15 Marks)
Learning
Motivation
Conditioning
Gestalt
Homeostasis
Question Two
Distinguish between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. (4 Marks)
State and explain three functions of motivation.
(6 Marks)
Enumerate five factors that influence motivation.
(5 marks)
Question Three
Differentiate between classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
(5 Marks)
Identify and describe five principles of classical conditioning.
(10 Marks)
Question Four
Using relevant examples, explain how positive reinforcement can be applied in counseling (15 Marks)
Question Five
Enumerate ten characteristics of self-actualizing people.
(10 Marks)
Problem solving can be conceptualized in terms of the CASVE cycle. Identify the five stages of this cycle.
(5 Marks)
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