Epsy 121: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper
Epsy 121: Introduction To Psychology
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
IGEMBE CAMPUS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS (S.B)
EPSY 121: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
STREAMS: BED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 20/8/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question One (Compulsory) and any other Two Questions.
1. (a) Define the meaning of the following terms
(i) Psychology [2 marks]
(ii) Perception [2 marks]
(iii) Motivation [2 marks]
(b) Describe how each of the following affects the attitude of children.
(i) Parents [3 marks]
(ii) Peers [6 marks]
(c) Discuss the three structures of personality according to Freuds psychoanalytic theory. [15 marks]
2. Drugs and substance abuses is one of the major problems affecting the Kenyan youth with reference to this:
(a) Discuss the effects and types of the following drugs and substances commonly abused by the youth.
(i) Stimulants [4 marks]
(ii) Depressants [4 marks]
(iii) Hallucinogens [4 marks]
(b) Discuss the signs that indicate that a person who is abusing drugs and substances is in danger and show ways in which he can be helped. [8 marks]
3. (a) Discuss four ways of trying to reduce the tensions brought by dissonance in individuals. [8 marks]
(b) Discuss the three main ego defence mechanisms. [12 marks]
4. (a) Discuss any five personal variables that are important in understanding how people interact with their environment. [10 marks]
(b) Describe Freuds psycho-sexual stages of personality development. [10 marks]
5. (a) Discuss the signs that may assist a teacher to identify a student who is frustrated. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss ways of avoiding or managing frustration in learning. [10 marks]
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