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Introduction To Psychology Question Paper

Introduction To Psychology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION20111/2012
MAY SEMESTER EXAM FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
EPS 103;INTRODUCTON TO PSYCHOLOGY
DATE: FRIDAY 3\AUG\2012 TIME 8:00AM-10:00AM
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
(a)Define the concept of psychology explaining the key concept of the definition 3 marks
(b)Identify the contributions of the following people to the history of psychology 2marks each=4 marks
(i)Wilhelm wundt
(ii)Williams james
(c)Using appropriate examples explain the following concepts
(i)Reserch problem
(ii)Independent variables 6 marks
(iii)Case study
d)Explain the following concept in relation to human sensation and perception
(i)Trusduction
(ii)Vestibular sense 2marks each=6marks
(iii)Perceptual constancy
e)Using relevant examples in each case explain the following concepts as they relate to heredity and behavior
(i)Alles
(ii)Autosomal trisomy
(iii)co-dominance
f.using relevant examples explain the following interpersonal conflict
i)Approach avoiding conflict
ii)Double approach avoidance conflict
iii)Approach apProach conflict
QUESTION 2
(a)Using relevant examples explain the following concepts in classical conditioning
(i)Acquisition
(ii)Extinction
(iii)Spontaneous recovery
(iv)Stimulus discrimination
(b)Explain the following concepts as they relate to operant conditioning
(i)Trials
(ii)Reinforcement
(iii)Ratio schedule
(iv)Varied internal schedule
QUESTION 3
(a)Define the following terms
i)Motivaton
ii)Primary needs 2 marks each=4 marks
iii)Secondary needs
iv)Discuss the levels of motivation according to Maslows theory
QUESTION 4
a)Define the term emotion 2 marks
b)Using appropriate examples explain 3 funtions of emotions 2 marks =6marks
c)Discuss how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve respond to strong emotional state 6marks each=12marks
QUESTION 5
a)Using appropriate examples explain the following abnormal behavior
i)Neurotic anxiety
(II)Obssesive-compulsive disorder
III)Somatoform disorder
iv)Psychomatic disorder
b)Define the term defense mechanism 2 marks
c)Using relevant examples discuss any 4 defense mechanism 2 marks each =8marks

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