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Introduction To Psychology (Sost 136)  Question Paper

Introduction To Psychology (Sost 136)  

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012



TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer any THREE Questions.
Question One
Define the term psychology.
(2 Marks)
Describe the contribution of the following schools of thought to the development of psychology.
Behaviourism
(4 Marks)
Psychodynamism
(4 Marks)

State and explain FIVE factors that influence perception.
(10 Marks)

Question Two
Examine the classical conditioning Theory and show its applicability in everyday life. (20 Marks)

Question Three
Define personality.
(3 Marks)
State and explain the THREE structures of personality according to Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytical Theory.
(9 Marks)
Discus 4 defense mechanism against personality disorders.
(8 Marks)

Question Four
Highlight FIVE possible causes of stress among university students.
(5 Marks)
Discuss FIVE effects of stress in (a) above.
(10 Marks)

As a student, what measures would you undertake to avoid stress during your campus life.
(5 Marks)

Question Five
According to Eric Erickson’s psychological development theory, the individual through life is faced with a series of crisis or conflicts that need to be reduced so that one can move to the next stage. Identify and explain the 8 stages and the crisis experienced. (20 Marks)




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