Educational Psychology (Educ 214) Question Paper
Educational Psychology (Educ 214)
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions
Question One
Explain the following terms as used in classical conditioning in education psychology:-
Reinforcement.
(2 marks)
Extinction.
(2 marks)
Spontaneous recovery
(2 marks)
State four schedules of partial reinforcements as used in operant conditioning.
(4 marks)
Explain five relevance of educational psychology to a teacher.
(10 marks)
Question Two
Explain the term "effective teaching and learning"
(2 marks)
Examine six key factors that influence students’ achievements leading to effective teaching and learning.
(18 marks)
Question Three
State four characteristics of learning.
(4 marks)
Differentiate between the learner, learning process and learning situation.
(6 marks)
Explain five main phases of the learning process according to cognitive school of thought.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Discuss five ways a teacher can be able to motivate the learner towards academic performance.
(10 marks)
Describe five factors that affect learning.
(10 marks)
Question Five
Discuss three components of human personality as given by Sigmund Freud.
(10 marks)
Explain at least three ways in which one can exhibit defence mechanisms.
(10 marks)
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