DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2017 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Explain the basic concepts of social psychology.
2. Enumerate the social psychology in the new millennium.
3. Briefly write on self concept.
4. What do you mean by impression management? Discuss
the impact on social perception.
5. Describe cognitive dissonance.
6. What are the sources of prejudice? Explain it.
7. List out the determinants of aggression. Discuss briefly.
8. Write notes on the factors which affect helping behaviour.
Sub. Code
11
DE-677
2
Sp 6
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Describe the research methods in social psychology.
10. Discuss in detail about the social influences on human
behaviour.
11. Explain the ways of managing dissonance.
12. Describe the theories and types of aggression.
13. Analyse the external and internal influences on helping
behaviour.
14. Compare the dynamics of social influence on positive and
negative human behaviour.
15. How social psychological principles are applied in day to
day life situation? Justify.