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The document is an examination paper for EPSC 111: Introduction to Psychology at Chuka University. It includes instructions for answering questions, which cover topics such as the definition of psychology, branches of psychology, memory, learning principles, perception, and motivation. The exam consists of four questions, with students required to answer Question One and any two additional questions.

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EPSC 111 (3)

The document is an examination paper for EPSC 111: Introduction to Psychology at Chuka University. It includes instructions for answering questions, which cover topics such as the definition of psychology, branches of psychology, memory, learning principles, perception, and motivation. The exam consists of four questions, with students required to answer Question One and any two additional questions.

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EPSC 111

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
CHUKA & THARAKA
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

EPSC 111: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

STREAMS: BED (ARTS) YISI S.B TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 09/08/2018 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM


INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question One and any other Two

Question One – 30 Marks

(a) Define psychology and justify why it is a science. [10 marks]

(b) Distinguish the following branches of psychology.

(i) Cognitive and social psychology [2 marks]


(ii) Abnormal and health psychology [2 marks]
(iii) Clinical and counseling psychology [2 marks]

(c) Briefly explain any two early schools of psychology. [4 marks]

(d) Compare psychosexual and psychosocial theories of personality development in terms of


their stages. [10marks]

Question Two – 20 Marks

(a) Define human memory and explain how it works like a computer in stages.
[10 marks]

(b) Discuss any five principles of learning that can be applied in classroom learning.
[10 marks]

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EPSC 111

Question Three – 20 Marks

(a) Distinguish perception from sensation. [4 marks]

(b) Explain any four principles of perception. [8 marks]

(c) List any four types of learning. [8 marks]

Question Four – 20 Marks

(a) Distinguish explicit memory from implicit memory. [4 marks]

(b) Define motivation and explain its two types. [6 marks]

(c) Discuss any five environmental factors that affect students behavior in schools.
[10 marks]
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