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Eps 103: Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Eps 103: Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
EPS 103: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

DATE: MONDAY,AUGUST 2011 TIME: 8.00AM-10.00AM

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other Two questions
1)
a)Distinguish between the place theory and the frequency theory.
b)What are four primary tastes? Explain how we are able to experience such a wide range of flavors.
c)You go to a rock concert and notice that it seems easier to hear the vocals than the electric bass. Assuming that both have the same intensity, how would you explain this difference?

2)Describe the effect that hypnosis seems to have when it is used to refresh a person's memory, for example that of a witness to a crime.

3)Explain how motives and learned goals are acquired.

4)By giving appropriate examples, Explain the following types of ratio schedule.
a)Fixed-ratio (FD)
B)Variable-ratio(VR)
c)Fixed-interval(FI)
d) Variable-interval(VI)

5)What is the relationship between encoding specificity and the failure of retrieval? In this regard, how should you study to optimize your chances of making a good grade?

6)Describe the effects of the flight-or-flight response on each of the following: heart rate, blood flow, breathing hormones and muscles.
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