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
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
EPSY 121: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 15/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all the Questions.
1. (a) State five branches of psychology. [5 marks]
(b) Explain why psychology is a science. [4 marks]
(c) State three goals of psychology. [3 marks]
(d) Explain the following schools of psychology [8 marks]
(i) Structuralism
(ii) Functionalism
(iii) Behaviourism
(iv) Humanistic psychology
2. (a) State four fundamental characteristics of the brain and the nervous system.
[4 marks]
(b) Outline the divisions of the nervous system. [6 marks]
3. Explain five basic principles of learning as stated by Edward Thorndike (1932)
[10 marks]
4. Differentiate the following concepts: [10 marks]
(a) Drive and need
(b) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
(c) Stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination
(d) Reward and punishment
(e) Fluid and crystallized intelligence
5. (a) Define the term emotions. [2 marks]
(b) Explain three functions of emotions. [6 marks]
(c) Explain how a person’s emotional expression helps promote his welfare
within a group. [6 marks]
(d) Emotions can be split into two types. Name and give examples of each. [4 marks]
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