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APS210 MOTIVATION & EMOTION

This document outlines the examination structure for the APS210: Motivation & Emotion course at Machakos University for the 2022/2023 academic year. It includes instructions for answering questions, a breakdown of topics covered such as definitions of key terms, theories of motivation and emotion, and the psychological needs proposed by McClelland and Maslow. The exam consists of five questions, with students required to answer question one and any two additional questions.

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APS210 MOTIVATION & EMOTION

This document outlines the examination structure for the APS210: Motivation & Emotion course at Machakos University for the 2022/2023 academic year. It includes instructions for answering questions, a breakdown of topics covered such as definitions of key terms, theories of motivation and emotion, and the psychological needs proposed by McClelland and Maslow. The exam consists of five questions, with students required to answer question one and any two additional questions.

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MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY

University Examinations for 2022/2023 Academic Year

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS /


B.A COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY/ B.A GENDER & DEVELOPMENT

APS210: MOTIVATION & EMOTION

Date: Time:

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer QUESTION ONE and any other TWO QUESTIONS.

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)


a) Define the following terms as used in psychology.
i) Motivation (2 marks)
ii) Display rules (2 marks)
iii) Want (2 marks)
b) Mention two type of hormones. (2 marks)

c) Distinguish between the following:


i) Intrinsic & extrinsic motivation (2 marks)
ii) Hormones & neurotransmitters (2 marks)
iii) Osmometric & volumetric thirst (2 marks)
d) List down four basic emotions. (4 marks)

e) Discuss two types of psychological needs as proposed by McClelland . (4 marks)

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f) Outline two types of neurotransmitters and mention their functions (4 marks)
g) Explain two ways people can prevent or reverse weight gain and obesity (4 marks)

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

a) Explain Canon-Bard theory of emotions and give relevant examples. (10 marks)
b) Discuss three principles of motivational and emotional brain (6 marks)
c) Discuss two psychological needs as proposed by McClelland (4 marks)

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

a) Explain drive-reduction theory of motivation and give relevant examples. (10 marks)
b) Discuss three components of motivation. (6 marks)
c) Describe two benefits of supporting an individual gain autonomy as a psychological need.
(4 marks)

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

a) Discuss four areas of the brain associated with motivational and emotional states and mention
their respective motivational or emotional experiences. (8 marks)
b) Explain three components of emotion. (6 marks)
c) Outline three reasons why people fail to set goals in life. (6 marks)

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

a) Explain four levels of needs as proposed by Maslow. (8 marks)


b) Outline the commonsense theory of emotions and give relevant example. (6 marks)

c) Discuss three environmental factors that influence eating behaviors. (6 marks)

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