Psy 210 Introduction To General Education Psychology Question Paper

Psy 210 Introduction To General Education Psychology 

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Rongo University question papers

Exam Year:2



Answer question one and any other three questions

1.a.Define the following terms as used in educational psychology(4mks)
-competencies
-educational psychology

b.Highlight four contributions of educational psychology to the field of teaching (4mks)

c.Explain the characteristics fulfilled by the scientific nature of psychology (5mks)

d.Explain three psychological perspectives relevant to educational psychology (6mks)

e.Explain six factors influencing attention and perception of learners in a learning environment (6mks)


2.a.Defence mechanism refers to unconscious process that defend a person against anxiety by distorting reality.Discuss various defence mechanism as advanced by Sigmund Freud (10mks)

b.Environment influences human growth and development from conception to birth.Highlight five pre natal environmental factors influencing growth (5mks)

3.a.Discuss how one can apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to real life situation (10mks)

b.Outline personal characteristics of self actualization of a college student(5mks)

4.a.Discuss with relevant examples the three body types advanced by William Sheldon in relation to personality traits (10mks)

b)Highlight five broad areas looked at when measuring and judging the personality of the learner (5mks)

5.Discuss how the theories of psychology are applied in the analysis of human behavior (15mks)

6."Research is disciplined inquiry or systematic investigation aimed at providing solutions to problems"Analyze various steps used formulating research(15mks)






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