DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
ESSENTIALS OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2009 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Define educational psychology. List down any five aims of
educational psychology.
2. Differentiate growth and development.
3. Define motivation. Bring out its functions.
4. Explain multifactor theory of intelligence.
5. Define personality. Portray your views on trait theory of
personality.
6. Portray a few strategies to enhance memory of a person.
7. State the principles of metacognitive instructions.
8. Give an account on Koblers' theory of learning.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Distinguish and explain Thorndike and Skinner's theory
of learning.
10. Discuss the role of sense organs in the process of
cognition.
Sub. Code
12
11. Define metacognition. Write on the determinants of
metacognition.
12. Enunciate the various types of intelligence tests.
13. Make an attempt on Maslow's theory of need hierarchy.
14. "Heredity and Environment plays a dominant role in
growth and development" Discuss.
15. Write short notes on the following:
Emotional intelligence.
Achievement motivation.
Transfer of learning.
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