DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2017.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Define social psychology. Discuss the scope of the field.
2. What are the different levels of explanation offered by
different fields of study about any social behaviour?
Explain with example.
3. What is self-esteem? What are its advantages and
disadvantages?
4. Write a note on attribution errors.
5. How do attitudes develop?
6. How can people resist unwanted persuasion?
7. What are the different emotional sources of prejudice?
8. How can aggression be prevented and controlled?
Sub. Code
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DE-2979
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Sp 1
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. What are the different research methods through which
social behaviour can be studied?
10. What factors determines one's sense of self?
11. When do attitudes predict behaviour?
12. Explain cognitive dissonance. What are the ways in
which it can be managed?
13. What are the cognitive sources of prejudice?
14. Does media has a role to play in aggression? Explain.
15. What are the internal factors that lead to helping
behaviour?