Psychology -Optional
(Main Examination)
Paper
Time allowed Three hours Maximum Marks: 300
Thefigures in themarginindicatefullmarksfor thequestions
Candidates should answer Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions, selecting at least one from each section.

SECTION-A

1. Answer any threeofthefollowinginnotmorethan200wordseach

a. Describe psychology and psychological perspective with reference to key assumptions it claims to be science.
b. On what grounds are field experiment and quasi experiment distinguished.
c. Discuss the three basic conditions for Chi-square test and illustrate at least three different uses of chi-square test with examples.
d. Critically evaluate adolescence stage in life span development and bring out its role in societal problems.

2. Describe impact of child rearing practices in development of national character with reference to role of culture.
3. Explain the role of biological factors in perception and perceptual defence in social problems with suitable examples.
4. Explain concept, principles, and application of programmed learning as developed by Skinner.


5. Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each.
a.
Discuss concept and determinants of forgetting as explained by Retrieval failure theory

b.
State factors facilitating ethical decision making

c.
Explain Emotional intelligence and its behavioural implications

d.
Discuss various projective tests in relation to measuring motivation


6.
What is the difference between attitude and aptitude? Explain with .the help of relevant examples.

7.
Describe Indian approaches to personality and how can they be used in training for personality development? 60

8.
Explain artificial intelligence. How does it relate to Cognitive approach ofpsychology? 60


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