Psy 210: General Educational Psychology Question Paper
Psy 210: General Educational Psychology
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers
Exam Year:2017
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE( KAFUCO)
( A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
MAIN EXAMINATION
FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
COURSE CODE: PSY 210
COURSE TITLE: GENERAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: 11th DECEMBER 2017
TIME: 2.00- 4.00 PM
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answers question ONE in Section A and ANY other Two questions in section B
KAFUCO Observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating
This paper consists of two printed pages
SECTION A: COMPULSORY( 30 MARKS)
1.a).Describe any FIVE types of learning and explain their application in the classroom. (10 marks)
b.Citing relevant examples,Explain the following terms:
i.Aptitude (2 marks)
ii.Achievement test. (2 marks)
iii.Bias in testing. (2 marks)
iv.Validity of a test.( 2 marks)
V.Reliability of a test ( 2 marks)
c). Discuss FIVE factors that shape an individual's personality. (10 marks)
SECTION B: ( 40 Marks)
2.a) Describe the stages of Human Development as propounded by Erick Erickson's theory. (10 marks)
b).Examine FIVE significant aspects memory,showing how each aspect relates to school learning/ teaching. (10 marks)
3.i) Describe the scientific method of inquiry as applied in educational psychology. (10 Marks)
ii). Citing relevant examples,Discuss the following theories of learning:( 10 marks)
a).Classical conditioning
b). Operant conditioning
c).Social learning
4)a). Describe five factors that influence learning. (10 marks)
b). children vary not only in the rate of language development but also in the route.Discuss. (10 marks)
5.i).Analyze any FIVE techniques used by teachers in classroom management. (10 marks)
ii). Discuss FIVE limitations of tests and testing,and how you can avoid them. ( 10 marks)
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