A D V E R T I S E M E N T
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Time Allowed : Three
Hours Maximum Marks : 300
Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5
which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at
least one question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T
SECTION
A
1.
Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :
(a)
Analyse the salient features of a laboratory experimental design.
(b) Is person
perceiption a critical variable in human interaction ? Illustrate your answer.
(c) Delineate the
principles involved in programmed learning. Is it feasible to programme higher
form of learning.
(d) How do
convergent and divergent thinking differ ? Nan it be integrated in higher form
of creative thinking ?
2. Analyse the
relative contributions of heredity and environment in the development of human
behaviour. Illustrate your answer from real life situations.
3. Do the
principles of perceptual organisation point to their inborn nature ? Cite
experimental evidences in this context.
4. Can We sustain
the statement that much of our behaviour is the result of classical and operant
cnditioning ?
SECTION B
5.
Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :
(a) What
specific role does social intelligence play in the management of people ?
(b) How do one's values motivate his behaviour
? Illustrate your answer.
(c) Detail the correlates of Rapid Eye
Movements (REM) in sleep.
(d) Specify the human problems associated with
space flight. Give experimental evidences.
6. Highlight with examples the strategies of
concept formation in children.
7. Do the projective techniques of personality
assessment have an edge over psychometric tests ? Cite experimental evidences in
this context.
8. Discuss the
view that the mechanistic model of man is an oversimplification of the facts of
behaviour. Examine the concept of integrated model with a view to present a
balanced picture.
Psychology - 1998 (Main) (Paper -
II)
Candidates should attempt Questions 1
and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions
selecting at least one question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
1.
Answer any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :
(a)
Highlight the basic principles of psychodynamic approach in handling behaviour
disorders.
(b) Show your acquaintance with the components
of leadership training.
(c) Discuss the uses of psychological testing
in selection.
(d) Discuss the types of psychosomatic
diseases.
2. Discuss the salient features of
client-centered therapy.
3. What do you understand by work motivation ?
Discuss the Maslow's theory of need hierarchy. How can Maslow's theory be
applied in industrial situations ?
4. Discuss the types of group at work
situations. How can group work be measured ?
SECTION B
5.
Answer any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :
(a)
Distinguish between juvenile delinquency and crime.
(b) Discuss the problems of educating the
disadvantaged groups.
(c) What are the nature and manifestations of
social prejudices ?
(d) What is achievement motivation ? What are
the characteristics of an Indian with high achievement motivation ?
6. What is organizational communication ?
Discuss the various factors of effective communication in industries.
7. What is stress ? Discuss certain methods of
stress management.
8. Discuss the social, cultural and economic
consequences of the disadvantaged. How can Psychology help them ?