Q1.
Explain how the fundamental understanding of psychology is helpful in
the resolution of societal problems.

How can confounding variables invalidate the apparent results of an experiment?

"Cognitive psychologists often use computer as an analogy to explain the relation between cognition and brain." Discuss.

Identify the most important changes that occur during adolescence.

What do you understand by amnesia Illustrate the types of amnesia with reference to the case of"H.M.'s brain operation".

Q2.
Discuss, with suitable examples, the key characteristics of within-group and between-groups designs.

Describe the processing of sensory input and explain how it is selected, organized and interpreted.


Show your acquaintance with the cognitive approach to classical conditioning and describe how classical conditioning principles can be used to solve everyday problems.

Q3.

Give a critical appraisal of interference theory of forgetting and show how the process of retrieval inhibition influences forgetting.

Describe the phenomenon of subliminal perception and explain it with reference to the concepts of backward marking and visual priming. Do you think that the effect ofthe phenomenon of subliminal perception can be generalized?

Critically evaluate Erikson's stages ofPsychosocial development.

Q4.
Describe the parenting styles that are used in raising a normal child.

How far do you agree with the contention that a more preferred activity can be used to reinforce a less preferred activity? Also describe the types of reinforcement.

Explain the phenomena of implicit and explicit memories. Also critically evaluate Tulving's model oflong-term memory.


Q5.
Describe the characteristics of Gardner's theory of intelligence.

Explain different types of psycho-active drugs and patterns of their use.

Discuss cognitive dissonance theory of attitude change.

Explain the contribution of Salovey and Mayer with regard to the concept of emotional intelligence.

What is meant by attribution Describe, citing examples, the phenomenon of attributional augmentation.

Q6.
Explain the components of attitude and examine the methods of attitude formation.

Distinguish between mundane and exceptional creativities and citing suitable research evidences, describe the confluence approach to creativity.

Are projective tests really projective in nature? Describe Rorschach and TAT tests and comment on their reliabilities.

7.
Critically examine the metacognitive processes in problem solving, How do functional fixedness and mental set interfere in solving the problems effectively?

Explain motivational concepts with reference to homeostatic models.

Describe the physiological changes that are accompanied by shifts in consciousness in the process of sleep. Also discuss major sleep disorders.

Q8.
Give a comparative account of information processing models of intelligence proposed by Sternberg and J.P. Das.

Discuss the Indian approach to personality as evident in tri-gunas.

Discuss the components of language acquisition citing the average age at which these are demonstrated by a child.