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1a "What do you understand by personality disorders? Distinguish between schizoid personality disorder and schizophrenia



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1b "Comment on the present practices related to educational guidance and counseling programs in Indian schools and colleges. Highlight the problems in implementing and strengthening  these programs in Indian context



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1c "Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of psychodynamic therapies in the treatment of mental disorders.



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1d "Discuss how the major role of rehabilitation psychologists is primarily as a facilitator of adjusting behavior rather than as a symptom  eradicator



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1e "Discuss the merits of the role of small groups in social action and community handling of social problem’s



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2a "Explain the characteristics of standardized psychological tests. Discuss the major steps in developing self-report personality inventory. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples



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2b "Discuss different learning disabilities and their educational and psychological consequences. Suggest relevant remedial measures in this context.



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3a "Explain the assumptions underlying cognitive therapy. Critically comment on its utility in the treatment of mental disorders



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3b "Identify the physical and psychological consequences of being the victim of violence. Explain the nature of counseling and rehabilitation services a psychologist can render to the victim of violence



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3c "Define the notion of environmental pollution. How would you explain the impact of scientific and technological innovation on environmental degradation from psychological perspective.



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4a "defined learned helplessness. How can this concept be used to explain depressive disorders?



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4b "Explain the model of sensitivity training. Relate them to organisational development



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4c "explaining Vroom’s expectancy theory of work motivation and link this theory with variable pay programs



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5a "Canon achievement motivation be included as a base of training for economic growth and development of a country? Discuss the contribution of Mcclelland and his team in this context



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5b "justify with examples of the insights derived from studies on inter group contact hypothesis would be useful in promoting harmonious relationship among different castes and in maintaining social order



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5c "What are the causes of domestic violence? How is the belief in a just world used to rationalise this violence?



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5d "Explain the concept of team cohesiveness in the context of sports. How can teamwork be improved through the application of sports psychology?



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5e "Discuss the components of gender sensitivity training. Indicate its importance in the context of management of workforce diversity.



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6a "What are the psychological components of advertising and marketing? Identify and discuss the relevant ethical considerations.



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6b "Explain the consequences of short-term and long-term exposure to noise. How does noise affect our social behavior? Cite the impact of crowding in this context



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7a "Explain the psychological consequences of being a part of socially disadvantaged groups  especially with reference to self-concept, identity, motivation and achievement. Give examples from Indian context



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7b "Distinguish between prejudice and discrimination. Explain the variable moderating the manifestation of  prejudice into overt behavior.



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7c "What is glass ceiling effect? Explain the casual factors underlying it. What remedy in steps can be taken by the employing organizations to minimize the glass ceiling effect?



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8a "Discuss critically the utility of IT and mass media in the context of distance learning. Throw light on the strengths and limitations of distance learning



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8b "explained the psychological factors and mates that demotivate people from following small family norms.  Suggest relevant motivational strategies in this context



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