Epsy 0121: Developmental Psychology And Learning Question Paper
Epsy 0121: Developmental Psychology And Learning
Course:Diploma In Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (ARTS)
EPSY 0121: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND LEARNING
STREAMS: DIP. EDUC (ARTS) Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.
Do not write anything on the question paper.
1. (a) Using suitable examples, explain the following terms:
(i) Developmental psychology
(ii) Learning
(iii) Behaviour
(iv) Maturation [8 marks]
(b) With an aid of appropriate examples, explain the reflexive behaviours shown
by newborns in post-natal period. [6 marks]
(c) Explain three factors affecting physical development among children during infancy period. [6 marks]
(d) Briefly discuss four points showing the importance of motor development in children. [10 marks]
2. (a) Explain how children learn morals from the following factors:
(i) Reward and punishment
(ii) Imitation of role models
(iii) Mass media and Technology [9 marks]
(b) Explain three indicators of language problems in children. [6 marks]
(c) (i) Define the term emotions. [1 mark]
(ii) Explain briefly two types of emotions among children. [4 marks]
3. (a) Explain the main forms of egocentrism among adolescents. [8 marks]
(b) State six fundamental principles of human growth and development.
[6 marks]
(c) Explain three forms of learning. [6 marks]
4. (a) Briefly describe the stages of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.
[8 marks]
(b) Explain the four stages of language development in children. [8 marks]
(c) Explain two significant changes that occur among adolescents during
adolescence period. [4 marks]
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