M.Ed. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017..
Third Semester
Paper V PSYCHOLOGY AND LIFE
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Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 70
SECTION — A
Answer any SIX questions. 5 30 Marks)
1. State the meaning and nature of Psychology.
2. How do you distinguish between Soft skills and Life skills?
3. Enlist the cognitive capacities with examples.
4. State the emotional expressions with examples.
5. Mention the different types of Emotional disorders.
6. Identify the learning difficulties and give examples.
7. Is there any relation between motivation and achievement?
8. Mention the causes for sound mental health.
9. State the reasons for mental disorders of learners.
10. What are the factors affecting motivation?
SECTION — B
Answer ALL questions. 10 40 Marks)
11. Analyze and assess the different methods of Psychology. Explain what steps
are followed in experimental method.
Or
Correlate the cognitive capacities with affective capacities and analyze how
these capabilities accelerate the soft and life skills in the process of human
development.

12. Enumerate the types of emotions and assess its relation with social behavior
with relevant examples.
Or
What are the reasons for emotional disorders and how do you manage if they
occur in the classroom school. Suggest relevant precautionary measures.
13. Define the word 'Creativity'. How can creativity be developed among the
students? Mention different blocks for creativity.
Or
Define the word 'motivation'. Describe the cognitive theory of motivation.
14. Describe briefly the different theories of personality and assessment of
students.
Or
How does fitness makes the individual successful social life and inculcates
positive attitudes towards life.
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