Epsc 223: Psychology Of Learning Question Paper
Epsc 223: Psychology Of Learning
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
IGEMBE CAMPUS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
EPSC 223: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions from Question 2, 3 and 4.
Q1. (a) Define the following terms in psychology of learning.
(i) Learning [2 marks]
(ii) Mathemagienic effect [2 marks]
(iii) Text organization effect [2 marks]
(iv) Memory [2 marks]
(v) Mneumonics [2 marks]
(b) Explain three ways of how learning takes place. [6 marks]
(c) Discuss any five factors that affect learning. [5 marks]
(d) State three causes of forgetting. [6 marks]
(e) Briefly explain the following terms:
(i) Escape learning [1 mark]
(ii) Avoidance learning [1 mark]
(iii) Extinction [1 mark]
Q2. (a) Discuss Recency and Primacy principles of learning by giving two examples.
[5 marks]
(b) Differentiate between operant conditioning and classical conditional as types
of learning in schools. [5 marks]
(c) Show how classical conditioning by Ivan Pavlov is applicable in educational
and other situations. [10 marks]
Q3. (a) Name and briefly explain any five types of transfer of learning. [5 marks]
(b) Explain how the theory of mental discipline (faculty theory) enhances
transfer of learning or training. [15 marks]
Q4. (a) Name and explain four types of memory. [4 marks]
(b) Name the eight types of learning in reference to Gagne’s conditions of
learning theory and explain them briefly. [16 marks]
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