IAS Main Psychology Question Paper II- 2010

PSYCHOLOGY

Paper II

Time Allowed: Three Hourse

Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.

Answer must written in the medium specified in the admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answer written in an medium other than that specified in the admission Certificate.

Candidates should attempt Question Nos. and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the reamining questions selecting at least one question from each Section.

The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

Wherever any assumptions are made for answering a question, these must be indicated clearly.

Section A

1. Answer any three of the following. (Each answer should not exceed 200 words): 20×3=60

Discuss the application of psychological tests in the selection of creative students. Elucidate their limitations.

In which way, the eastern traditional wisdom has contributed to dealing with psychological illesses

Evaluate the applications of equity theory and Porter- Lawler's theory in modern organizations.

Discuss the role of social agencies in rehabilitation of HIV/AIDS victims.

2. Enumerate the different types of phobias encountered in clinical practice. Explain the application of behavior therapy in handling these phobic disorders. 30

Explain the role of case study in understanding the learning disabilities in school children. Prepare a proforma for the case study of a dyslexic child. 30

3. Discuss critically the relevance of community psychology in India for the eradication of superstitions. 30

Discuss the challenges encountered by the guidance and counselling movement in Inda. 30

4. diagnosis,treatment and prognosis, it is more important to know which person has the disease rather than the disease he has'. Express your agreement or otherwise with the statement with justifications and discuss its implications for Psychotherapy. 60

Section

5. Answer any three of the following .(Each answer should not exceed 200 words): 20×3=60

Analyse the motivational deficits in the disadvantaged and the deprived groups. Suggest remedial remedial measures for overcoming these deficits.

Is gender difference dichotomous or does it constitute a continuum Explain in the light of research on masculinity- feminity.

How can psychologists help sports persons in enhancing their performance on the field

Comment on the effectiveness of training programs for developing entrepreneurship and achievement motivation.

6. What is Intergroup- contact' hypothesis Discuss its implications and limitations in reducing prejudices. 30

Critically examine distance education in the light of mass media and in formation technology. Comment on the role of psychologists in this regard. 30

7. Discuss the psychological consequences of recent developments in Information Technology with special reference to cognitive and social development. 30

'Terroism begins in the minds of young people and it is in their mind that lasting solutions to the problem is to be sought'. Comment on this statement and suggest the remedial measures. 30

8. 'Prejudice is a consequence of socialisation and learning Discuss this statement and suggest measures to reduce prejudices in the Indian context. 30

State the salient faetures of the Man-Environment relationship. Discuss their implications for architects in designing built-environment. 30