Exam Details

Subject psychology
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course civil services main optional
Department
Organization union public service commission
Position
Exam Date 2011
City, State central government,


Question Paper

Section-A
1. Answer the following question. Answer must not exceed 200 words 20
Discuss the process of selection of 'gifted children' on the basis of ·psychological tests. Make recommendations for their proper schooling.
(b)Critically evaluate internal consistency and stability coefficients as indices of reliability.
c)Explain delusional disorders and highlight their distinguishing features.
2 a)Discuss the various aspects of subjective well-being as propounded by positive psychology movement.
b)Critically evaluate the effectiveness of Beck's cognitive behaviour therapy in treatment of different types of depressions. 30
3 a)Explain paranoid and schizoid 'personality disorders. 30
Compare procedural and distributive justice, and present their effect on employees' motivation.

Explain person-centred therapy and
state its limitations with suitable
examples. 30
Differentiate between managerial
effectiveness and efficiency, and discuss
the factors influencing them. 30

Section-B

5. Answer the following question. Answer
should, not exceed 200 words. 20

Provide comparison between transfermational
and transactional leadership for their relevance to Indian organizations.
b)Discuss the efficacy of biofeedback
therapy in the management of mental
health.
(c)Bring out the need of value education
personality development of students
during schooling.

6 What are the techniques and devices
used in improving memory to ensure better academic achievements? Discuss. 30
Clarify the relationship between
stereotypes and prejudices, and
examine their impact on social
integration. 30


7. Detail out the relationship between
information technology, mass media
and their psychological consequences
with suitable examples. 30
(b)Can deprivation be a source of
motivation? Discuss the psychological
measures relevant to deal with the
negative consequences of prolonged
deprivation. 30
8 a)Examine the role of 'mental-plus-muscle'
practices in training of athletes. 30
b). Discuss the challenges of managing gender biases in Indian society. 30


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