Coun 215: Learning Theories Question Paper

Coun 215: Learning Theories 

Course:Counseling

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any FOUR Questions
Question 1
a) Differentiate between learning and motivation (5marks)
b) Identify and explain the counseling techniques based on classical conditioning (10marks)

Question 2
a) Identify five factors that influence motivation (5marks)
b) Explain how you as a counselor would apply social learning in interaction with clients (10marks)

Question 3
a) Define Self Efficacy (3marks)
b) Define reinforcement and explain the various types of reinforcement advanced by operant conditioning (12marks)

Question 4
a) State the stages of information processing (3marks)
b) Illustrate Maslows theory of motivation (12marks)

Question 5
a) Mention the information processing domains related to career decision – making and job placement (3marks)
b) How can Gestalt Theory of learning be applied in a counseling session (12marks)

Question 6
Differentiate between Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation. Which of the two do you think is more positive and beneficial to a human being? Explain. (15marks)






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