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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