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Subject psychology
Paper
Exam / Course mains
Department
Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission
Position
Exam Date 2006
City, State karnataka,


Question Paper

2006

PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1
T"fu' 3 Hours} rMaximum Afarhs 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the nwdiu.m specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. In case of any doubt in the Kanrwda text, please refcr to English text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marks allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Part C arc compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.


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19/1 PART A

Ansu'cr each question ill about 50 words. Each question carrie,';.5 niar1?8.
1. Write short notes on the following: Figural after-effect (hI Token C'conomy (ej HElI Sleep
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2. Explain the salient features of Dwasurement. Describe the prucess uf Extinction of learned response.
4. 'pract.ical intclhgrncc'
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Di..,cuss tlw psychoanalytical concept of lihu-ju and its role in functiuning personality.


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Discuss the role' of hcrpuity in determining human behavIOur.

8.
Bring-out tlw brain st.ructure a.ssociatcd lnngllage comprehension

9.
Differentiat.e betwcCt1 SterC'otypes and Public opinion::.;.


10. the pros and cons of computrr-as8fsled un line psychological testing
11. How models of man help m understanding human behaviour?
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Discuss the merits and demerits of Participant. and Non-participant. observation as a method of study in Ps.ychology.

13.
Explain tht; various factors influencing the soeializa1ion proce.':)s.

14.
Discuss 'Perceptual defensf".


15. Df'scribp any three memor.y improvement
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Explain, with an example, how non-financial incentive::; mot.ivate individuals.

17.
Discuss, with l'xamplcs, any two methods of 'Personality'.


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18. Outline the history of Psychology from it..,; roots in Philosoph)' to modern scicntd'ic
lH. What "Gestalt' How do princlpll's of perceptual organiZL-lllon lllflu(llCL' perception?
20.
DiCf(:!]Hlliate between cognitive, operant and conditioning apprO(lChl'S to learlling.

21.
Discuss the several methods of asseSSll1g 'lntclhgcncl: including nlL,,,ijs and dements.

22.
Explain various methods emplo).'ed tu change 'Attitudes'.


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119/2 I
2006
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 2
Time: 3 Hours] Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marks allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.

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PARTB each question 1I1 about 100 words. Each question carrie!i

2.
Discuss the legal and ethical considerations in using psychological tests.

3.
Discuss the criteria used for the classification of mental disorders.

4.
Bring out the salient features of 'Group therapy'.

5.
Discuss the merits and demerits of open-house training.

6.
Explain the stages in group formation.

7.
What are the steps in the change process?

8.
Bring out the relationship between 'Prejudice' and 'Personality'.

9.
Discuss the impact of television on children.

10.
Explain the nature of achievement motivation.

11.
What are the psychological causative factors of juvenile delinquency?

12. Discuss the importance of construct, content and predictive valirht.v In test development.
lao Explain the etiology and symptomatology of Depression.
14.
Discuss the problems of adolescents in learning situations.

15.
Discuss psychological interventions to deal with a physically challenged group.

16.
Explain the psychological factors that help in designing an effective ad vel'tisement.


7. the psychological causes of alcoholism at the work-place.

Answer an.y three of the {ollowing questions, each in about 300 words. Each question carnes 30 marks.
18. Suggest measures to motivate workers in organizations with special reference to Herzberg's viewpoint.
1ft. Sugges·t measures to effed planned changes.
20.
Discuss the role of Psychology in economic development.

21.
Discuss the impact of the IT revolution on the psychological and social life or people.

22.
Explain the nature of stress. Discuss the alternative healing technique:::; as stress management techniques.


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