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What factors contribute to the encoding of information into LTM ? 10
How do genes affect development ? 10
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1. Answer the following, each in not more than
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(a) Elucidate the contributions of Sir Francis
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(b) Discuss the criteria of question-writing in a
survey research.
(c) Bring out the difference between 'sampling
error' and 'error in sampling'. How 'sampling
error' is reduced ?
(d) Describe the role of epigenetic model in
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(a) What do you understand by 'personality
disorders? Distinguish between
schizoid personality disorder and
schizophrenia.
(b) Comment on the present practices
related to educational guidance and
counseling programs in Indian schools
and colleges. Highlight the problems in
implementing and strengthening these
programs in Indian context.
(c) Critically evaluate the strengths and
limitations of psychodynamic therapies
in the treatment of mental disorders.
(d) Discuss how the major role of
rehabilitation psychologists is primarily
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rather than as a 'symptom eradicator'.
(e) Discuss the merits of the role of small
groups in social actions and community
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(c) Define the notion of environmental
pollution. How would you explain the
impact of scientific and technological
innovation on environmental degradation
from a psychological perspective?
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(a) Define 'learned helplessness'. How can
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(b) Explain the models of sensitivity
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Section-A Answer the following, each in not more than 100 words: 10 6 =
60 Describe the key assumptions on which psychology claims to be a science.
Suggest a plan of an experimental study to evaluate the effect of
compensatory education on academic achievement of school-going students
from low income group. On what grounds are STM and LTM distinguished?
How the principles of encoding help enhancing the use of mnemonic devices?
Distinguish between negative reinforcement and punishment. Indicate the
limitations of punishment in the context of learning. What do illusions tell
about the nature of perception? Answer the following questions What is social
constructionism? How does it challenge the mainstream psychology? 20
Discuss the consequences of learned helplessness as demonstrated in classic
experiment on dogs. Find out its parallels in real life. 20 How does the brain
mediate between the genotype and the phenotype for psychological
characteristics? 10 Contrast bottom-up and top-down theories of perception.
10 Answer the following questions How does signal-detection theory envisage
the decision process? In what other areas of psychology can it be applied? 30
How does level of processing model differ from multistore and working
memory models? Explain. 30 Answer the following questions Critically
evaluate the role of parenting style, peer group and media in identity
formation during adolescence. 30 Examine the concerns for control,
measurement and artifacts, and also indicate the threats they pose to the
development of scientific psychology. 30 Section B Answer the following, each
in not more than 100 words: 10 6 = 60 Differentiate between inductive and
deductive reasoning, and give reasons for the preference of scientist towards
inductive reasoning. How does arousal theory explain human motivation?
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? Explain
with the help of examples. How is the information we hold about ourselves
organized and interpreted? Compare the model of fluid and crystallized
intelligence with the two factor theory of Spearman. What are the functions of
emotions? Answer the following questions What are the criteria to identify
creativity? How can a teacher promote creativity in the classroom setting? 30
Describe and evaluate the model of intelligence proposed by J. P. Das. 30
Answer the following questions How does language differ from other forms of
communication? Referring to relevant studies, document children's progress
from non verbal communication to the use of language. 30 Compare the
Indian and western constructions of Self with reference to cross-cultural
studies and bring out their implication for well-being. 30 Answer the following
questions Elaborate upon the salient developments in consciousness studies
and indicate the effect of meditation on psychological functions. 30 Describe
different psychological measures of values and outline a programme for
fostering values. Among school-going children. 30
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Section-A Answer the following questions, Each answer must not exceed 200
words: 20 3 = 60 Discuss the process of selection of gifted children on the
basis of psychological tests. Make recommendations for their proper
schooling. Critically evaluate internal consistency and stability coefficients as
indices of reliability. Explain delusional disorders and highlight their
distinguishing features. Answer the following questions Discuss the various
aspects subjective well-being as propounded by positive psychology
movement. 30 Critically evaluate the effectiveness of Beck's cognitive
behaviour therapy in treatment of different types of depressions. 30 Answer
the following questions Explain paranoid and schizoid personality disorders.
30 Compare procedural and distributive justice, and present their effect on
employees motivation. 30 Answer the following questions Explain person-
an experimental
reasoning.
(f) What is likely to happen if a person is
asked to behave in a manner contrary to
the attitude the person holds? Explain
on the basis of a theory.
(a) What are
factors?
the 'big
Critically
conceptual basis.
five' personality
examine their
(b) Khap Panchayats have been in the news
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30
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20x3=60
(a) Discuss the application of psychological tests
in the selection of creative students. Elucidate
their limitations.
(b) In which way, the "eastern traditional wisdom
has contributed to dealing with psychological
illnesses?
(c) Evaluate the applications of equity theory and
Porter-Lawler's theory in" modem organizations.
(d) Discuss the
rehabilitation
role of social agencies
of HIV I AIDS victims:
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AS Mains Psychology 2008 Paper I Section A Write Short Notes
on any Three of the following (Each one should not exceed 200
words) (20 3 = 60) Poverty and level of economic achievement
as a social problem can only be explained from the psychological
perspective Comment with relevant research studies. Bring out the
differences in the concepts of growth, maturation and development
in human behaviour. Use suitable example in your answers. The
level at which an information is processed has a bearing on recall
of that particular information. Discuss in the light of experimental
studies. Grounded theory takes a case rather than variable
perspective. Elaborate this statement. Explain Bandura's theory
using a suitable social learning task. Extend research support to
your answer (60). Can Item Response theory be called a latent
trade theory? Describe the mathematical functions that are used in
this theory and explain the various models related to the theory
(60). Using the procedure of programmed learning, how would you
conduct anger-reduction training for a group of individuals who
have been assessed high on anger? The training procedure needs to
be as per the instructional design model (60). Section B Write short
notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20
3 = 60) What is the meant by echoic memory How long does this
memory last? Discuss with experimental evidence. Describe the
PASS model of intelligence and show the grounds on which it has
challenged the g theory. Describe pattern of attribution that are
used by persons in supporting their interaction. Artificial
Intelligence and cognitive psychology have a symbolic
relationship. Elaborate this statement. Give a comparative account
of Self as conceived by Adler and Rogers (60). Describe the
phase of language acquisition and show how critical period
least one question from each Section. Section A Write notes on any
three of the following (each note should not exceed 200 words): 20
3 = 60 The role of. Small groups in social action Rehabilitation
of HIV/AIDS victims Any two indigenous therapies Factors
influencing positive health and well-being Discuss the managerial
implications of motivation theories. State the specific programmes
drawn from these theories giving examples of organizations in
which they are applied. 60 List the characteristics of psychological
tests. Explain the process of construction of a standardized
psychological test with an example of your choice. 60 Describe the
various learning styles. How are/can they be used in educational
guidance and counselling? 60 Section B Write notes on any three
of the following (each note should not exceed 200 words): 20 3 =
60 Measure to educate and motivate the disadvan-taged towards
development Human engineering in Defence Consumer rights and
Consumer courts-psycho-logical perspective Impact of rapid
scientific and technological growth on degradation of environment
Discuss the psychological consequences of recent developments in
I. T. 60 Explain psychological strategies for handling conflicts and
prejudices. Write about the measures to achieve integration. 60
Describe the application of psychological principles in enhancing
performance of sports personnel, with relevant exainples. 60
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IAS Mains Psychology 2003 Paper I Section A Answer any three
of the following in not more than 200 words each: In the present
meditation. How effective they are? How would you identify the
mentally and socially challenged individuals? Can they be brought
back to the main-stream of life? Discuss the salient features of a
psychological test. Identify the process involved in construction
and standardization of a psychological test. What are the ethical
issues involved in the use of a psychological test? Sustaining
positive and effective mental health is more dependent on
prevention than cure. Do you agree with this statement? Answer
with the help of a relevant model and highlight the role of quality
of life. Evaluate the role of a community psychologist in arousing
community consciousness and action for handling social problem.
Give suitable examples to substantiate your arguments. Section B
Answer any THREE of the following (Each answer should not
exceed 200 words): Examine the relevance of sports psychology
with reference to Indian scenario. Identify the true characteristics
of an entrepreneur Discuss with reference to McClellands
assumptions. Has the mass media especially the TV played a
significant role in affecting the psyche of people? Give examples
to support your answer. Environmental psychology is limited as far
as its application is concerned. Do you agree with this statement?
Cite examples to support your arguments. How does the military
psychology bring in a new perspective to the understanding of
human behaviour? What is the role of human engineering in
defence? Is it possible to achieve social integration with the help of
psychological principles? How can a psychologist deal effectively
with class and caste conflicts? Define relative deprivation. Draw a.
Programme which will facilitate the motivation and education of
the deprived Discuss with some theoretical assumptions.
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IAS Mains Psychology 2002 Paper I Section A Answer any three
of the following in not more than 200 words each: Attention
develops from unfocussed scanning to focussed planfulness.
Discuss giving illustrative examples. Is subliminal perception a
myth or a reality? Answer citing relevant experimental evidence.
Psychology is called a science not because of its subject matter
but because of the scientific method used in studying its subject
matter. Write a detailed explanatory note. Evaluate questionnaire
as a tool for collecting data for psychological research. Offer
suggestions for increasing its utility as a research tool. What is
observational learning? How does it differ from other forms of
learning? Give three examples to explain its nature. Can human
memory be improved? If yes, what techniques would you
recommend? Explain how each technique proposed by you can
bring about improvement in memory. Discuss fully the relative
roles of genetic and environmental factors in determining human
behaviour. Cite findings of related studies in support of your
answer. Section B Answer any three of the following in not more
than 200 words each: Explain and evaluate the view that hypnosis
represents dissociated experience and dissociated control. Is
aggression an innate tendency or an externally elicited behaviour?
Answer with suitable examples to substantiate your view. State and
critically evaluate Slobin's cognitive theory of language
development. Describe in detail the Thurstone's method of scaleconstruction. What is emotional intelligence? Has it revolutionized
our knowledge of human abilities? Describe the method of
measuring it. Human behaviour is elicited by expectations of
not more than 200 words each: What is Reminiscene? Discuss this
phenomenon in terms of interference processes. Is it necessary to
conceptualize self as a determinant of behaviour besides heredity
and environment? Give real life examples to support your
contention. Explain the scanning and the focusing strategies in
attainment of concepts. Give your arguments in support of
claiming psychology a science. Why is psychological experiment
described as observation under controlled conditions? Explain,
with illustration, the difference between control-groups and withinsubjects designs of experiment. What are perceptual styles?
Evaluate attempts to conceptualise them as personality variables.
Describe, in brief, the typical classical and operant conditioning
experiments. Comment on the nature of reinforcement in the two.
Are they basically different? Section B Answer any three of the
following in not more than 200 words each: Which model of man
is most suited and relevant to behaviour modification? State and
evaluate the Drive-reduction theory of motivation. Has it any
relevance to homeostasis? Discuss the importance of military
psychology highlighting the functions of psychologists in the
aviation sphere. Can attitudes be changed? Discuss the factors to
be considered in changing attitudes. Explain the concept of
intelligence quotient. Has it outlived its utility for explaining
individual differences? Is the concept of emotional quotient (EQ)
more useful in this regard? Elucidate Freud's conceptualization of
human personality. Discuss its implications for counselling
therapy. Elucidate the main features of Skinner's and Chomsky's
theory of language development and indicate their application.
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
from Indian context and suggest possible remedies. What are the
chief features of achievement motivation? How does, can it be
assessed? What is information management system? Explain the
problem of information overload. Describe the psychological
factors which make it more effective in operation. Distinguish
between White Collar and Blue Collar Stress. Discuss some of the
coping strategies with each type of stress. Give suitable examples.
Examine the role of mass media in the Indian social change
process. Critically evaluate the role of Doordarshan with a special
reference to its advertisement display programme in this context.
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IAS Mains Psychology 1993 Paper I Section A Answer any three
of the following in about 200 words each: Is it possible to apply
psychological principles to help in solving human problems for
developing a fair, peaceful and satisfying society? How are rules
useful in solving problems? How do people make decisions about
an uncertain situation? Define perception. Differentiate between
different types of perceptual distortions. Describe the case history
method and its importance in clinical diagnosis. What is cognitive
approach to learning? How do latent learning, insight and imitation
differ from each other? Illustrate cognitive approach to learning.
Explain the various stages of the information processing models of
memory. What are the characteristics of each stage and how each
stage is related to one another? Discuss in detail the contribution of
nature and nurture in the development of human behaviour giving
factor? How many separate factors are included in it? Describe the
effective methods of communication giving suitable examples.
What does the reliability coefficient of a test indicate? Describe the
approaches to the estimation of reliability. Citing relevant
experiments elucidate facilitative as well as fixating effects of set
in problem-solving. Attempt a description of the characteristics of
the gifted and indicate how those could be identified and
developed. Section B Answer any three of the following in about
200 words each: What is national character? Explain the role of
heredity in developing national character. Describe the
implications of the different models for behavioural changes.
Explain meditation and how far it is useful today for therapeutic
purpose. Critically evaluate Tolman's views on reward expectancy,
place learning and latent learning. Describe the cognitive, the
effective and the behavioural components of attitudes and state
their effect on behaviour. Write briefly on the nature and
development of intelligence and on the factors that influence the
development of intelligence. What are the strengths and
weaknesses of a type approach to the study of personality?
Illustrate with reference to Jung's theory and to Sheldon's. Paper II
Section A Answer any three questions of the following (Each
answer should not exceed 200 words): What do you understand by
retarded solution? Suggest measures for their relevant training.
What is meant by communication? Suggest suitable measures to
bring about effective communication. Examine the nature of
achievement motivation and discuss how people are to be
motivated. Examine the actiology and symptoms of the socially
deviant and suggest ways for their rehabilitation. Examine the
characteristics of good psychological test and discuss its limitation
as raised by the critics. Victims of anxieties and depressions do