General Psychology Question Paper
General Psychology
Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMMES (IBP)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(EARLY CHILDHOOD)
ECE 101:
GENERA; PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: Monday, 29th December, 2008
TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in Section A and any TWO questions in Section B.
SECTION A: (30 marks)
1.
a)
Define the term Psychology (2 marks)
b)
Name the person who developed the first systematic approach to Psychology (1 mark)
c)
Name one approach of modern Psychology (1 mark)
2.
a)
Name four sensory organs (4 marks)
b)
Differentiate between Mull – lyer and Ponzo illusions (4 marks)
3.
Explain the following terms:-
a)
Telepathy (2 marks)
b)
Precognition (2 marks)
4.
State three sources of frustration (6 marks)
5.
a)
Explain the term neurosis (6 marks)
b)
Name two types of neurosis (2 marks)
6.
a)
List down four patterns of reinforcement (4 marks)
SECTION B:
(40 marks)
Answer any TWO questions.
7.
a)
Using relevant examples, explain classical conditioning according to Ivan Parlor. (10 marks)
b)
Explain how a teacher can use extinction in a classroom. (5 marks)
c)
Explain what a teacher should do in order to use the principle of extinction successfully. (5 marks)
8.
a)
Explain operant conditioning according to B.F. Skinner. (8 marks)
b)
Explain ways a teacher can use operant conditioning in the classroom. (8 marks)
c)
State two differences between classical and operant conditioning (4 marks)
9.
a)
Define the term motivation (2 marks)
b)
Discuss Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and explain ways it can be applied in an educational set – up.
10.
a)
Define the term intelligence (2 marks)
b)
Explain the characteristics of a good intelligence test. (6 marks)
c)
Explain factors to consider when constructing an intelligence test. (8 marks)
d)
The mental age of a child is 13 and the chronological age is 8. Calculate the intelligence quotient (I.Q) of the child. (4 marks)
11.
Using relevant examples, discuss four types of conflicts. (20 marks)
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