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Psychology Main Papers

Psychology - 1997 (Main) (Paper - I)

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.

SECTION A1.

Explain any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :

(a) What are the drawbacks of Ex-Post-Facto design of research' ?
(b) Why do Figural-After-Effects take place ?
(c) What is the relation between Discrimination learning and Generalization ?
(d) What role does extinction play in long-term-memory ?

2. What would be the major methodological orientation for doing research in Physiological psychology, Social Psychology and Counselling Psychology ?

3. Is there any relation between process of socialization and the social learning theories of personality ?

4. In order to have effective communication how far should one learn the body language and relate it to verbal communication ?

SECTION B5.

Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :

(a) What is the relation of creativity, artistic aptitude and intelligence ?

(b) Can you relate the 'Guna' theory of personality with any Western model of personality ? .
(c) What is the difference in the altered state of consciousness through meditation and hyonotic trance ?
(d) Can the Cybernetic model of behaviour explain problem solving behaviour ?

6. In terms of motivational properties how would you rank attitudes and values ?
7. Dose the organizational man lead to the alienation in comparison to the Humanistic man ?
8. How does sleep and sensory deprivation affect behaviour of individuals who go for aviation and space flights ?

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Psychology - 1997 (Main) (Paper - II)

Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300Candidates 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 -A1.

Answer any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words ) :

(a) Briefly describe the origin of the measurement of individual differences and comment on the present status of psychological testing in India.

(b) What is group cohesiveness ? Discuss the factors affecting group cohesiveness.

(c) Is aptitude testing sufficient for determining the suitability of a person for a particular job ? If not, mention the other tests that should be applied ?

(d) Define achievement motivation. Discuss the basic factors on which the success of a programme of increasing individual motivation depends.

2. Describe the prominent symptoms of psychosis and discuss the main points of difference between psychotic and neurotic reactions.

3. It is said that Indian society is resistant to change. Is it true ? If so discuss the factors responsible for this and suggest measures to combat the same.

4. What is the aim of psychoanalytic therapy ? Discuss the significance of free association and dream analysis in the process of psychoanalytic therapy.

SECTION -B5.

Answer any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words ) :

(a) Explain the concept of deprivation. How is it different from disadvantage ?
(b) Can stress be totally eliminated ? Discuss the main sources of stress in our society .
(c) Describe the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication and mention their significance.
(d) Juvenile delinquency is the outcome of broken homes. Do you agree with this statement ? Give reasons for your answer .

6. Discuss the different sources of development of prejudice in India, What steps do you suggest for minimizing the effects of prejudice.
7. Mention some of the techniques used in behaviour therapy and comment or its applicability.
8. What is meant by socialization ? Comment on the view that school is the best agent of socialization

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Psychology - 1998 (Main) (Paper - I)

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.

SECTION A1.

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 B5.

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 A1.

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 B5.

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 ?

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Psychology - 1999 (Main) (Paper - I)

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.

SECTION A1.

Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :

(a) What is Reminiscene ? Discuss this phenomenon in terms of interference processes.
(b) Is it necessary to conceptualize self as a determinant of behaviour besides heredity and environment ? Give real life examples to support your contention.
(c) Explain the scanning and the focusing strategies in attainment of concepts.
(d) Give your arguments in support of claiming psychology a science.

2. Why is psychological experiment described as observation under controlled conditions ? Explain, with illustration, the difference between control-groups and within-subjects designs of experiment.
3. What are perceptual styles ? Evaluate attempts to conceptualise them as personality variables.
4. Describe, in brief, the typical classical and operant conditioning experiments. Comment on the nature of reinforcement in the two. Are they basically different ?

SECTION B5.

Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :

(a) Which model of man is most suited and relevant to behaviour modification ?
(b) State and evaluate the Drive-reduction theory of motivation. Has it any relevance to homeostasis?
(c) Discuss the importance of military psychology highlighting the functions of psychologists in the aviation sphere.
(d) Can attitudes be changed ? Discuss the factors to be considered in changing attitudes.

6. 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 ?
7. Elucidate Freud's conceptualization of human personality. discuss its implications for counselling therapy.
8. Elucidate the main features of Skinner's and Chomsky's theory of language development and indicate their application.

Psychology - 1999 (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 A1.

Answer any three of the following each answer should not exceed 200 words :(a) Describe the steps and procedures involved in construction of psychological tests.
(b) Discuss the common characteristics of psychopathic personality.
(c) Discuss the techniques of motivating industrial employees with particular reference to Herzberg's theory of work motivation.
(d) Briefly discuss the major theoretical explanations for group formation in the organization set-up.
2. Describe Beck's cognitive behaviour therapy for the treatment of depression.
3. What is social change ? Describe the relevant psychological factors that need to be considered while planning for social change.
4. Discuss the relevance of traditional and modern participative management techniques in the Indian industry.

SECTION B5.

Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :

(a) Describe the characteristics of a learner, which make learning effective.
(b) Discuss the socio-cultural approaches for understanding the origins of ethnic prejudice and discrimination.
(c) Enumerate the methods for improving the effectiveness of upward communication in the organization.
(d) Mention the physical, psychological and behavioural consequences of stress.

6. Describe the specific socio-cultural deprivation of Tribals of India as a socially and culturally disadvantage group.
7. Critically evaluate McClelland's 'achievement motivation theory' and discuss its relevance in the Indian context.
8. Discuss the relative effectiveness of mass media in creating social awareness and social change.

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Psychology - 2000 (Main) (Paper - I)

Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No mark will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.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'

Q. 1. Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :
(a) What is the basic difference between the experimental and correlational methods of psychology?
(b) How do models help in the process of socialization ?
(c) How can the contributions of heredity and environment be isolated in the study of human behaviour.
(d) How can the phenomenon of perceptual defence be demonstrated experimentally ?

Q. 2. Explain how operant conditioning be used to establish behaviour which is not spontaneously emitted by an organism.
Q. 3. Giving an account of Piagets's theory of cognitive development bring out the difference in the modes of thinking at different stages of development.
Q. 4. What is the theoretical and utilitarian justification of the concepts of aptitude and intelligence

SECTION `B'

Q. 5. Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :
(a) How is perception of inanimate objects different from the person perception ?
(b) What is the importance of discrimination and generalization in learning ?
(c) Is national character a valid concept ?
(d) How experimenter effects and demand characteristics influence the findings of an experimental study ?

Q. 6. Illustrate and discuss the salient features of motivated behaviour.
Q. 7. Critically examine the optimistic conclusions of humanistic theories regarding human nature and existence.
Q. 8. Discuss the problems encountered in the use of verbal statements as the items of attitude scales.

Psychology - 2000 (Main) (Paper - II)

Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No mark will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.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'

Q. 1. Answer any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :
(a) Briefly describe the classification of psychological discorders.
(b) Show your acquaintance with atleast am one theory of group behaviour.
(c) Show conceptual relationship between social change and organizational change.
(d) How can cognitive therapy help a person develop his cognition ?

Q. 2. There have been various leadership and management theories and styles. Which one of them do you consider to be the most suitable in the Indian condition ? Give reasons.
Q. 3. Discuss Maslow's theory of need-hierarchy. Can Maslow's theory be applied-to industries ?
Q. 4. What is stress? Can you suggest some Indian techniques for stress management ? Elaborate.

SECTION 'B'

Q. 5. Answer any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :
(a) Describe the concept of deprivation.
(b) Give your idea about nosological systems of metal disorders.
(c) How can you motivate people to achieve ?
(d) Discuss the impact of television in opinion formation.

Q. 6. Highlight the problems of alcoholism and drug addiction. Suggest measures to fight them.
Q. 7. Discuss the psychological theories and contributions of psychology in effective advertising.
Q. 8. What is organizational communication ? What will be the form of organizational communication in the 21st century because of the advent of information technology ?