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    This document contains exam questions for four papers on psychology for a Master's degree examination in December 2011. The papers cover general psychology, developmental psychology, personality, and social psychology. For each paper, students must answer 5 of 10 questions, with each question worth 15 marks. The questions assess knowledge of topics like the scope of psychology, memory processes, theories of intelligence, developmental stages across the lifespan, psychoanalytic theory, social influence, and aggression.

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    This document contains exam questions for four papers on psychology for a Master's degree examination in December 2011. The papers cover general psychology, developmental psychology, personality, and social psychology. For each paper, students must answer 5 of 10 questions, with each question worth 15 marks. The questions assess knowledge of topics like the scope of psychology, memory processes, theories of intelligence, developmental stages across the lifespan, psychoanalytic theory, social influence, and aggression.

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    This document contains exam questions for four papers on psychology for a Master's degree examination in December 2011. The papers cover general psychology, developmental psychology, personality, and social psychology. For each paper, students must answer 5 of 10 questions, with each question worth 15 marks. The questions assess knowledge of topics like the scope of psychology, memory processes, theories of intelligence, developmental stages across the lifespan, psychoanalytic theory, social influence, and aggression.

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    (DPSY 01)

    M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.


    First Year
    Psychology
    Paper I GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Time : Three hours

    Maximum : 75 marks

    Answer any FIVE of the following.


    Each question carries 15 marks.
    1.

    Write about the concept of scope of psychology.

    2.

    Explain the elements of central nerve system on


    behaviour and experience of human beings.

    3.

    What is perception? Explain various laws of


    perception and interpretate our day-today
    experiences.

    4.

    Define Memory. Briefly discuss about Memory


    process.

    5.

    Define learning. Discuss the difference between


    classical
    conditioning
    and
    Instrumental
    conditioning.

    6.

    What is creative thinking? Explain different


    stages of creative thinking.

    7.

    What is conflict? Explain different types of


    conflicts with suitable examples.

    8.

    Define intelligence. Briefly


    theories in intelligence.

    9.

    What do you mean by stress? Explain the coping


    strategies of stress.

    10.

    Define personality. Briefly discuss Humanistic


    Theories of personality.

    discuss

    any

    two

    (DPSY 01)

    (DPSY 02)
    M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
    First Year
    Psychology
    Paper II DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Time : Three hours

    Maximum : 75 marks

    Answer any FIVE questions.


    All questions carry equal marks.
    1.

    Discuss the meaning and significant facts of life


    span development.

    2.

    What are the characteristics of Infancy? Explain


    the major adjustments of infancy.

    3.

    Discuss
    the
    physiological
    habits
    and
    improvements in socialization in early childhood.

    4.

    Explain the characteristics and developmental


    tasks of late childhood.

    5.

    Explain the body changes at Puberty and their


    effects in deviant maturing.

    6.

    Discuss social interests, family relationships and


    morality changes during adolescence.

    7.

    Explain the characteristics and developmental


    tasks of early adulthood.

    8.

    What are the vocational and marital hazards of


    middle age?

    9.

    Explain the hazards of personal and social


    adjustments during old age.

    10.

    What are the vocational and family adjustment


    problems during old age?

    (DPSY 02)

    (DPSY 03)
    M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
    First Year
    Psychology
    Paper III PERSONALITY
    Time : Three hours

    Maximum : 75 marks

    Answer any FIVE questions.


    1.

    Define personality and its determinants.

    2.

    Discuss how personality is assessed and its uses.

    3.

    Explain the development


    psychoanalytical theory.

    4.

    Discuss the contemporary psychoanalytical theory.

    5.

    Explain type and trait approaches to personality.

    6.

    Discuss in detail Allport's Trait approach.

    7.

    Explain Maslow's hierarchical theory of human


    motivation.

    8.

    Discuss the concept of counseling.

    and

    dynamics

    of

    ws 1

    9.

    Explain the structure and development of S-R


    theory.

    10.

    Discuss the Social learning theory of Albert


    Bandura.

    (DPSY 03)

    (DPSY 04)
    M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
    First Year
    Psychology
    Paper IV SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Time : Three hours

    Maximum : 75 marks

    Answer any FIVE questions.


    1.

    Explain the field of social psychology and the


    research methods applied in it.

    2.

    Explain the theories of attribution.

    3.

    Explain the role of attitudes in evaluating the


    social world.

    4.

    Discuss the function of self in social behaviour.

    5.

    Explain prejudice based on gender its nature and


    effects.

    6.

    How do interpersonal attractions form?

    7.

    Write a detailed note on social influence.

    8.

    Explain the internal and external factors that


    influence altruistic behaviour.

    9.

    How do groups affect individual performance?

    10.

    Explain the theoretical perspective on aggression


    and control of aggression.

    (DPSY 04)

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