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    This document provides instructions for a psychology exam consisting of 300 maximum marks. Candidates must write their answers in the medium specified on their admission certificate. Question 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must attempt any 3 questions from Section A, selecting at least one from each part. Marks for each question are indicated. Where assumptions are made, they must be clearly indicated. Candidates must attempt all parts of a question contiguously before moving to the next. Blank pages must be crossed out. Answers after blank pages may not be given credit.

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    This document provides instructions for a psychology exam consisting of 300 maximum marks. Candidates must write their answers in the medium specified on their admission certificate. Question 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must attempt any 3 questions from Section A, selecting at least one from each part. Marks for each question are indicated. Where assumptions are made, they must be clearly indicated. Candidates must attempt all parts of a question contiguously before moving to the next. Blank pages must be crossed out. Answers after blank pages may not be given credit.

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    This document provides instructions for a psychology exam consisting of 300 maximum marks. Candidates must write their answers in the medium specified on their admission certificate. Question 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must attempt any 3 questions from Section A, selecting at least one from each part. Marks for each question are indicated. Where assumptions are made, they must be clearly indicated. Candidates must attempt all parts of a question contiguously before moving to the next. Blank pages must be crossed out. Answers after blank pages may not be given credit.

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    PSYCHOLOGY
    PaperII
    Time Allowed : Three Hours

    Maximum Marks : 300

    INSTRUCTIONS
    Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.
    Answers must be 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
    answers written in a medium other than that specified in
    the Admission Certificate.
    Candidates should attempt Question Nos. I and 5, which
    are compulsory, and any three of the remaining 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.
    Important Note : Whenever a question is being attempted,
    all its parts/ sub-parts must be attempted contiguously. This
    means that before moving on to the next question to be
    attempted, candidates must finish attempting all parts/
    sub-parts of the previous question attempted. This is to be
    strictly followed.
    Pages left blank in the answer-book are to be clearly struck
    out in ink. Any answers that follow pages left blank may not
    be given credit.

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    1. Answer the following in about 150 words
    each :
    12x5=60

    2.

    (a)

    What do you understand by 'personality


    disorders?
    Distinguish
    between
    schizoid personality disorder and
    schizophrenia.

    (b)

    Comment on the present practices


    related to educational guidance and
    counseling programs in Indian schools
    and colleges. Highlight the problems in
    implementing and strengthening these
    programs in Indian context.

    (c)

    Critically evaluate the strengths and


    limitations of psychodynamic therapies
    in the treatment of mental disorders.

    (d)

    Discuss how the major role of


    rehabilitation psychologists is primarily
    as a 'facilitator of adjustive behavior'
    rather than as a 'symptom eradicator'.

    (e)

    Discuss the merits of the role of small


    groups in social actions and community
    handling of social problems.

    (a) Explain the characteristics of standardized psychological tests. Discuss the


    major steps in developing self-report
    personality inventory. Illustrate your
    answer with a suitable example.
    30

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    4.

    Discuss different learning disabilities


    and their educational and psychological consequences. Suggest relevant
    remedial measures in this context.
    30

    Answer the following in about 250 words


    each :
    20x3=60
    (a)

    Explain the assumptions underlying


    cognitive therapy. Critically comment on
    its utility in the treatment of mental
    disorders.

    (b)

    Identify the physical and psychosocial


    consequences of being a victim of
    violence. Explain the nature of
    counseling and rehabilitation services
    a psychologist can render to the victims
    of violence.

    (c)

    Define the notion of environmental


    pollution. How would you explain the
    impact of scientific and technological
    innovation on environmental degradation from a psychological perspective?

    Answer the following in about 250 words


    each
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    (a)

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    this concept be used to explain
    depressive disorders?

    (b)

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    training. Relate them to organizational
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    included as a base of training for
    economic growth and development of a
    country? Discuss the contribution of
    McClelland and his team in this context.

    (b)

    Justify with examples how the insights


    derived from studies on 'intergroup
    contact hypothesis' would be useful in
    promoting harmonious relations among
    different castes and in maintaining
    social order.

    (c)

    What are the causes of domestic


    violence? How is 'belief in a just world'
    used to rationalize this violence?

    (d)

    Explain the concept of 'teamcohesiveness' in the context of sports.


    How can teamwork be improved
    through the application of sports
    psychology?

    (e)

    Discuss the components of gendersensitivity training. Indicate its


    importance in the context of
    management of workforce diversity.

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    Cite the impact of crowding in this
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    groups especially with reference to
    self-concept, identity, motivation and
    achievement. Give examples from
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    discrimination. Explain the variables
    moderating the manifestation of
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    What is glass-ceiling effect? Explain


    the causal factors underlying it. What
    remedial steps can be taken by the
    employing organizations to minimize
    the glass-ceiling effect?

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    20x3=60
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