DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. How does social psychology differ from other allied fields?
2. Explain perceived self-control.
3. Elucidate the methods of improving self-esteem.
4. What are the ways in which one can make good
impression on others?
5. What brings about changes in attitudes?
6. What is prejudice? What are different forms of prejudice?
7. Suggest a few techniques to reduce prejudice.
8. What motivates helping behaviour?
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. What are the different areas of thrust in social
psychology in the present times?
10. What factors play a role in influencing our perception of
others?
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11. Does behaviour determine attitudes? Explain.
12. What are the social sources of prejudice?
13. What are the factors that influence aggression?
14. Identify the situational factors that influence prosocial
behaviour.
15. How can we increase long-term commitment to prosocial
acts?