Exam Details
Subject | psychology | |
Paper | paper 1 | |
Exam / Course | civil services main optional | |
Department | ||
Organization | union public service commission | |
Position | ||
Exam Date | 2012 | |
City, State | central government, |
Question Paper
1a "Elucidate the contribution of Sir Francis Galton in shaping psychology
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1b "Discuss the criteria of question writing in a survey research
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1c "Bring out the differences between sampling error and error in sampling. How sampling error is
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1d "Describe the role of epigenetic model in determining human behaviour
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1e "Discuss the payoff matrix in relation to signal detection theory
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
2a "discuss the three basic conditions for using t-test of significance. Describe at least five different uses of t-test, with examples.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
2b "Compare the Sterling’s experiments with that of Neisser’s experiments in the study of sensory memory. What did this to experiments prove?
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
2c "with suitable examples, critically evaluate both primary and secondary reinforcements and bring out their role in establishing conditioning
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
3a "In which way IRT is an improvement over classical tests clearly? Compare the two approaches and critically evaluate Rasch’s model of IRT
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
3b "describe Broadbent’s filter theory of attention. Why this elegant theory turned out to be inadequate? Comment upon the alternate approaches
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
4a "what is McCrary Hunter invariance hypothesis? Discuss the shape and characteristics of serial position error curve in terms of invariance hypothesis.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
4b "Evaluate duplicity theory of vision. Cite experimental evidences in support of the theory.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
4c "examine the impact of cultural factors on socializing process among children
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
5a "Discuss various dimensions of thought process in relation to concept.
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5b "is facial expression of emotion innate or acquired? support your answer with suitable evidence
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5c "discuss the modification of Chomsky’s transformational generative grammar
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5d "compare LISREL program with that of SPASS in the analysis of multivariate data
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5e "Evaluate various factors which influence intrinsic motivation
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
6a "compare multifactor theory of intelligence with that of multiple intelligences
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
6b "Enumerate different stages of sleep. discuss the effects of sleep deprivation
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
6c "Enumerate various methods of problem solving. Critically evaluate their advantages and limitations also.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
7a "what is the essence of projective technique? Critically evaluate perceptive, appreciative and productive projective tests in the measurement of personality
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
7b "discuss opponents of attitudes. Describe the procedure of development of a tool for measurement of attitude
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
8a "what is meant by effective communication? Evaluate various sources of effective communication
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
8b "critically evaluate the relation between intelligence and creativity. Cite experimental evidences in support of your answer
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1b "Discuss the criteria of question writing in a survey research
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1c "Bring out the differences between sampling error and error in sampling. How sampling error is
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1d "Describe the role of epigenetic model in determining human behaviour
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
1e "Discuss the payoff matrix in relation to signal detection theory
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
2a "discuss the three basic conditions for using t-test of significance. Describe at least five different uses of t-test, with examples.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
2b "Compare the Sterling’s experiments with that of Neisser’s experiments in the study of sensory memory. What did this to experiments prove?
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
2c "with suitable examples, critically evaluate both primary and secondary reinforcements and bring out their role in establishing conditioning
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
3a "In which way IRT is an improvement over classical tests clearly? Compare the two approaches and critically evaluate Rasch’s model of IRT
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
3b "describe Broadbent’s filter theory of attention. Why this elegant theory turned out to be inadequate? Comment upon the alternate approaches
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
4a "what is McCrary Hunter invariance hypothesis? Discuss the shape and characteristics of serial position error curve in terms of invariance hypothesis.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
4b "Evaluate duplicity theory of vision. Cite experimental evidences in support of the theory.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
4c "examine the impact of cultural factors on socializing process among children
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
5a "Discuss various dimensions of thought process in relation to concept.
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5b "is facial expression of emotion innate or acquired? support your answer with suitable evidence
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5c "discuss the modification of Chomsky’s transformational generative grammar
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5d "compare LISREL program with that of SPASS in the analysis of multivariate data
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
5e "Evaluate various factors which influence intrinsic motivation
Write short notes on the above, within 150 words" 12
6a "compare multifactor theory of intelligence with that of multiple intelligences
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
6b "Enumerate different stages of sleep. discuss the effects of sleep deprivation
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
6c "Enumerate various methods of problem solving. Critically evaluate their advantages and limitations also.
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
7a "what is the essence of projective technique? Critically evaluate perceptive, appreciative and productive projective tests in the measurement of personality
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
7b "discuss opponents of attitudes. Describe the procedure of development of a tool for measurement of attitude
Write a notes on the above in 400 words" 30
8a "what is meant by effective communication? Evaluate various sources of effective communication
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
8b "critically evaluate the relation between intelligence and creativity. Cite experimental evidences in support of your answer
Write a notes on the above in 250 words" 20
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