Pse 104: Introduction To Psychology Of Children/Youth With Physical Handicap And Other Impairments Question Paper

Pse 104: Introduction To Psychology Of Children/Youth With Physical Handicap And Other Impairments 

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)
PSE 104: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDREN/YOUTH WITH
PHYSICAL HANDICAP AND OTHER IMPAIRMENTS
DATE: THURSDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY 2010 TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions in Section ONE and any other TWO in



Section TWO.

SECTION ONE (30 MARKS)
1.
Explain the difference between impairment and disability.

(4 marks)

2.
Describe the following:

a)
Categories of physical disabilities



(2 marks)

b)
One condition under each category which is considered to be major


impairment to the learner.





(3 marks)

3.
Describe family problems encountered by children with physical disabilities.











(4 marks)

4.
Explain any two physical and health characteristics of children with physical

disabilities.








(4 marks)

5.
How would you describe the academic achievement of many children with

physical impairments?






(3 marks)



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6.
A parent in your community has just had a child with physical disability.

Explain how you could help her accept her child as he/she is?

(3 marks)

7.
Why is integration difficult for a child with a disability who lacks normal

appearance or behavior?






(3 marks)







SECTION TWO (40 MARKS)

8.
Describe the following:

a)
Diagnosis

b)
Apgar test

c)
Assessment and

d)
Areas of assessment











(20 marks)

9.
Explain:


a)
Kubler Ros’s stages in adaptation to terminal illness?

(10 marks)

b)
Teacher’s professional role with the terminally ill.

(10 marks)

10.
Based on Wright’s (1976) observation describe initial emotional reactions

that parents go through at the time of diagnosis of their child with disabilities.











(20 marks)

11.
Describe the aims of psychological adjustment and guidance and counseling for

psychological adjustment.






(20 marks)







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