Foundations of Psychology:

Syllabus/ Topic Year Questions

1 1. Introduction: 2011 Describe the key assumptions on which psychology
Definition of Psychology; 2011 claims
What istosocial
be a constructionism?
science. How does it challenge
Historical antecedents of the mainstream psychology?
Psychology and trends in the 21st 2011 Examine the concerns for control, measurement and
century; 2012 artifacts,
Elucidateand the also indicate the
contributions threats
of Sir they
Francis pose in
Gallon to the
Psychology and scientific shaping
2013 How psychology.
do novices differ from experts ?
methods; 2013 Critically evaluate the cognitive approach to the study of
Psychology in relation to other psychological
social sciences and natural 2013 The discipline phenomena.
of psychology has grown and developed
sciences; 2014 Explain how thebetween
through debate creation those who held that
of superordinate it should
goals can help
Application of Psychology to in resolving social conflicts.
2014 What social and psychological factors come in the way
societal problems.
2015 of
Whypopulation controltoinunderstand
is it important India? psychological
processes for other disciplines of
2015 Keeping in view the strife in current social social science ?
situation,
2016 discuss
Explain howhow the
a psychologist
fundamentalcan contribute towards
understanding of
psychology is helpful in the resolution of
2016 Describe how you used psychology to solve a social societal
problem. is the scientific study of behaviour. Evaluate.
2017 Psychology
2019 Citing research evidences, bring out the role of cultural
2019 factors
Explainin socialization.
the role of hypothesis in psychological
researches with
2019 The edifice of suitable e.g.was built in loopholes of
behaviourism
2019 teleological approach in
How did structuralism psychoanalysis.
contribute Evaluate. of
to the development
psychology as a discipline? Evaluate

2 2. Methods of Psychology: 2010 Under what conditions would a researcher prefer to use
Types of research: Descriptive, 2010 focused groupdoes
In what ways discussion over interviewing?
an experimental design differ from a
evaluative, diagnostic and quasi-experimental design?
prognostic; 2011 Suggest a plan of an experimental study to evaluate the
Methods of Research: Survey, 2012 effect
Discuss of the
compensatory education on academic
criteria of question-writing in a survey
observation, case-study and research.
2013 What is ethnocentrism ? How is it reflected in
experiments; 2015 psychological research
How far is it correct ? that most of the problems of
to state
Characteristics of experimental
design and non-experimental 2015 psychology
It is believedcan
thatbenon-experimental
addressed moredesigns
adequatelyare by
more
design, Quasi-experimental relevant for explaining the emerging issues like
2016 How can confounding variables invalidate the apparent social
designs; 2016 results
Discuss, ofwith
an experiment?
suitable examples, the key characteristics
Focussed group discussions, of within-group and between-groups designs.to promote
2017 How can you use 'Focus Group Discussion'
brain storming,
grounded theory approach. 2018 use
Whyofistoilets in ruralof
the principle areas ? assignment of
random
2019 participants
Differentiateused in experimental
between method?
the experimental andHow
quasi-do
2019 experimental
Explain the role designs. Evaluate
of hypothesis in the applications of
psychological
researches with
2019 "Diagnostic suitable e.g.
and prognostic research are complementary
to each other" Explain with suitable e.g.
3 3. Research Methods: 2010 What are the problems a researcher is likely to face in
Major steps in Psychological 2012 making
Bring outcausal inferences
the difference if the researcher
between 'sampling were
error' to
anduse a
research (problem statement,
hypothesis formulation, research 2012 'error
Discussin sampling'. How conditions
the three basic 'sampling error' is reduced
for using ?
't'-test of
designs, sampling, tools of data 2012 significance.
Compare LISREL Describe at least five
programme with different uses in
that of SPSS of the
't'-
collection, analysis and 2013 analysis
What areofthe multivariate
requirements data.to be met by psychological
interpretation and report writing) 2015 assessment
Under what kindtoolsoffor offeringconditions
research accurate anddoesuseful
the use of
Fundamental versus applied factorsuitable
analysisexamples,
become necessary
research; 2015 With discuss the? logic
Discuss.
behind
Methods of data collect ion following
2017 In a study,the
thesystematic
number ofsteps in conducting
students intake in a college
( interview, observat ion, quest correlated very highly with violence.
2017 Evaluate "interview" as a method of data Explain the
collection.
ionnaire);
2017 Which research design would you apply to prove that a
Research designs (ex-post facto
and experimental); 2018 particular
What are themethod of teaching
assumptions yields best
underlying resultsDiscuss
ANOVA? ?
Application of statistical technique 2018 the
Howconditions when
can different two-way
methods of ANOVA
samplingisandapplied
dataand how
(t - test, two way ANOVA 2019 collection be usefulisin
Two-way ANOVA impact
not merely evaluation
an additionof government
of two one-
correlation, regression and factor way ANOVAa. Describe and evaluate with examples.
analysis);
Item response theory.

4 4. Development of Human 2010 You are the head of an office in which employees
Behaviour: 2010 habitually comehow
Briefly suggest late well-being
and leave ofearly.
the Suggest a be
elderly can
Growth and development;
Principles of development, 2010 promoted.
How can biological aging be modified with the help of
Role of genetic and environmental 2010 environmental
What is likely tofactors?
happen if a person is asked to behave
factors in determining human in a manner
2010 How do task contrary
similaritytoand
themodality
attitude the persondual-task
influence holds?
behaviour; performance?
2010 Discuss the stages of psychosexual development
Influence of cultural factors in according to Freud.
socialization; 2010 What are the stages of cognitive development according
Life span development - to Piaget?
2011 How does the brain mediate between the genotype and
Characteristics, development 2011 the phenotype
Compare for psychological
the Indian and westerncharacteristics?
constructions of ‘Self’
tasks, promoting psychological with reference to cross-cultural studies and bring
2011 Critically evaluate the role of parenting style, peerout
group
well-being across major stages of
and media in identity formation during adolescence.
2012 Describe the role of epigenetic model in determining
the life span
2012 human
Examine behaviour.
the impact of cultural factors on socialization
process among
2013 How do genes affect children.
development ?
2013 Discuss the importance of early relationship for
2014 developmental
Bring out the key outcomes in the light
developmental of researches
challenges fac ed by
by
adolescents in the cognitive and social
2014 'Every function in the child's development appearsdomaips.
2014 twice
Discuss: first
how onhappiness
social level
mayandinfluence
later, on psychological
the individual
2014 well-being and health.
What psychological conditions keep the poor in a
socially disadvantaged state?
2014 How can the adverse consequences of social
disadvantage
2014 What are gender be alleviated
stereotypes ? in India ? How do they
feed intothe
2015 Discuss gender
role ofdiscrimination
socio-cultural ? factors in promotion of
well-being across major stages
2015 “Children are not bom with stereotypes; of life-span.
they learn them
from their family, peers, media and society.”—
2015 Describe Piaget’s stages of cognitive development. Discuss.
Critique his theory.
 2016 "Cognitive psychologists often use computer as an
2016 analogy
Identify theto explain the relation
most important between
changes thatcognition and
occur during
2016 adolescence
Critically evaluate Erikson's stages of Psychosocial
2016 development.
Describe the parenting styles that are used in raising a
2017 normal
Do you child.
think subliminal messages can actually lead to
2017 How wouldchanges
significant you apply in Operant
attitudesConditioning
or behaviourtechnique
? Cite
for toilet training
2017 Whatever we are,toitais3-year-old
because of boy ?
Genes. Discuss.
2018 According to Piaget, the egocentric preschooler is not
intentionally
2019 What 'inconsiderate'
is the significance but rather has
of attachment difficultyin
to parents
2019 Citing research evidences, bring out the roleIllustrate
social & emotional well-being of the child ? of cultural
factors in socialization.
2018 Differentiate between various developmental tasks of
young men and women in India.

5 5. Sensation, Attention and 2010 Discuss the role of monocular and binocular cues in
Perception: depth is
2010 What perception.
sensory adaptation? Explain with examples.
Sensation: concepts of threshold,
absolute and difference 2011 What do illusions tell about the nature of perception?
thresholds, 2011 Contrast bottom-up and top-down theories of perception.
signal-detection and vigilance; 2011 How does signal-detection theory envisage the decision
Factors influencing attention 2012 process?
Discuss the In 'pay-off
what other areas
matrix' in of psychology
relation can it be
to the signal
including set and characteristics of
stimulus; 2012 detection theory.
Describe Broadbent's filter theory of attention. Why this
Definition and concept of elegant °duplicity
2012 valuate theory turned outoftovision.
theory' be inadequate ? Comment
Cite experimental
perception, evidences in support
2015 Demonstrate of thisexamples
with suitable theory. how the signal
biological factors in perception; detection theorysettings
has helped in modifying the processand
of
2015 Do the cultural influence the understanding
Perceptual organization-influence
evaluation of meanings of external stimuli
2016 Describe the phenomenon of subliminal perception and ? Provide
of past experiences,
perceptual defence-factors 2017 explain
How areit wewithable
reference to thethe
to perceive concepts
world inofthree
backward
influencing space and depth 2018 dimensions
Explain and when ourevaluate
critically eyes arethe capable of sensing
phenomenon of only
perception, size estimation and
perceptual readiness; 2018 perceptual
Discuss signal defence.
detection theory and explain its
The plasticity of perception; applications.
2018 Perception is plastic. However, it may also be affected
Extrasensory perception; 2019 by innate
Citing tendencies.
examples Critically
from life evaluate.
situations, explain the
Culture and perception, phenomenon of perceptual organisation.
2019 Why do most people experience geometrical illusions?
Subliminal perception.
2019 Explain
Discuss from psychological
the effect of stimulus perspective.
deprivation on human
behaviour with empirical evidences.
2019 How do we see the objects in 3 dimensions? Discuss
2019 the
Howfactors
do envinfluencing the same.
factors determine the sensation of hunger?
Illustrate with e.g.

6 6. Learning: 2010 Comment on the impact of immediate and delayed

Concept and theories of learning reinforcement on learning.
(Behaviourists, Gestaltalist and
Information processing models);
The Processes of extinction,
discrimination and generalization;
Programmed learning,
6 6. Learning:
Concept and theories of learning 2011 Distinguish between negative reinforcement and
(Behaviourists, Gestaltalist and
Information processing models); 2011 punishment. Indicate the limitations
Discuss the consequences of learned of helplessness
punishment inasthe
The Processes of extinction, 2012 demonstrated in classic experiment
With suitable examples, on dogs.
critically evaluate bothFind out its
primary
discrimination and generalization; 2012 and secondary
Discuss various,reinforcements
dimensions ofand bringprocesses
thought out their role
in in
Programmed learning, 2013 relation
Describetodifferent
concept.reinforcement schedules and indicate
probability learning,
self-instructional learning, 2014 their effects on
Enumerate· thethe strength
factors of learning.
that can impact upon the
concepts; teaching-learning process in
2014 What are the psychological disadvantages rural India. of learning in
Types and the schedules of the distant
2014 How mode through
can teachers help in IT compared
meeting to classroom
the educational needs
reinforcement, escape, avoidance of a child the
suffering
2015 Describe basic from ADHD?
elements of observation and bring
and punishment,
out the implications of the dimension
2015 Evaluate the notion of programmed learning of participation
and in
modeling and social learning.
2015 describe its relevance
Review Bandura’s for learning
social modem theoryday education with its
and evaluate
2016 impact
How faron dounderstanding
you agree withaggressionthe contentionas a that
result of
a more
2017 preferred
Distinguish activity
between cannegative
be used reinforcement
to reinforce a lessand
punishment. Do you think punishment
2017 How would you apply Operant Conditioning technique is an effective
2017 for toilet
Which training design
research to a 3-year-old
would you boy ? to prove that a
apply
2018 particular
Examine how method of teaching
probability yields
learning best results
is different from? other
2018 types of learning
Differentiate betweenGive positive
examples. and negative types of
reinforcement and punishment.
2019 Define 'concept'. Illustrate different Describe
types ofhow these
concepts
2019 and
Whatprocesses
is vicarious involved in formation
learning? Discuss its of applications
the same. in
2019 acquisition
"Discriminationof emotional responses.are two
and generalisation
complementary processes in skill learning." Discuss with

7 7. Memory: 2010 Discuss the levels of processing framework of memory

Encoding and remembering; 2010 and the anterograde
Explain relevant supporting
amnesia research evidence.
with special reference to
Short term memory, the classical case of HM.
Long term memory, 2010 How would you process information for maintaining it for
Sensory memory, long-term
2011 On usage? are STM and LTM distinguished?
what grounds
Iconic memory, 2011 How the principles of encoding help enhancing the use
Echoic memory: 2011 of
Howmnemonic
does level devices?
of processing model differ from
The Multistore model, levels of multistore and working memory models?
processing; 2012 Compare Sperling's experiments with thatExplain.
of Neisser's
Organization and Mnemonic experiments in the study of sensory memory.
2013 What factors contribute to the encoding of information What did
techniques to improve memory; 2013 into LTM ?
Describe and evaluate the modal model of short-term
Theories of forgetting: decay, memory.
2013 Compare template matching and feature detection
interference and retrieval failure:
Metamemory; 2014 accounts of patternhelp
How can teachers recognition.
in meeting the educational needs
Amnesia: Anterograde and of a child suffering
2015 Citing studies on amnesia from ADHD?
show how the explicit and
retrograde. 2015 How far do you agree with theseparate,
implicit memory systems are contention that research
findings
2016 What doonyouinfant memoryby
understand can present? novel
amnesia Illustrate the
types of amnesia
2016 Describe with reference
the processing to the
of sensory case
input andofexplain
"H.M.'s
how it is selected, organized and interpreted.
2016 Give a critical appraisal of interference theory of
2016 forgetting
Explain theand show howofthe
phenomena process
implicit andofexplicit
retrieval
memories. Also critically evaluate Tulving's model of
 2017 Explain the role of meaningfulness and emotional
2017 arousal
Why do in weencoding. Discuss the between
forget ? Differentiate implications of
anterograde
2017 and retrograde
Explain amnesia.
the differences in information processing at
2018 "Human memory is not likeIninformation
various levels of memory. what way isstored
recallinaffected
a tape
recorder or compact disc." Critically evaluate
2018 Demonstrate the importance of the shallow and deep the
2019 levels of processing
Is amnesia merely a in remembering.
phenomenon od With the help
retrieval of
failure?
2019 Discuss in the
"Multistore light of
Memory empirical
model best evidences.
explains the nature of
memory". Evaluate the statement in theoretical

8 8. Thinking and Problem Solving: 2010 How would you process information for maintaining it for
Piaget's theory of cognitive 2010 long-term
What are the usage?
stages of cognitive development according
development; to Piaget?
Concept formation processes; 2010 Discuss the role of heuristics 1n reasoning.
Information processing, 2011 Differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning,
Reasoning and problem solving, 2011 and
Whatgive
arereasons for to
the criteria theidentify
preference of scientist
creativity? How cantowards
a
Facilitating and hindering factors in teacher promote creativity in the classroom
2012 Enumerate various methods of problem solving. setting?
problem solving,
Methods of problem solving: 2014 Critically
Discuss theevaluate their advantages
implications of employing and limitations
group also.
decision-
Creative thinking and fostering 2014 making
What rolein issues involving
can mental imagery development in the Indian
play in enhancing the
creativity; performance of sportspersons ? Discuss.
2015 What are the general strategies used in problem
Factors influencing decision
2015 solving
Describe ? How do these
Piaget’s stagesdiffer from domain-specific
of cognitive development.
making and judgment;
Critique his theory.
2016 Show your acquaintance with the cognitive approach to
Recent trends.
classical conditioning
2016 Distinguish between mundaneand describe how classical
and exceptional
creativities
2016 Critically and citing
examine the suitable research
metacognitive evidences,
processes in
problemdifferent
2017 Explain solving. types
How do of functional
reasoning fixedness
processesand used in
problem solving with their strengths and
2018 Discuss how psychology can be applied in solving the limitations.
2018 problem
According ofto
global
Piaget,climate change. preschooler is not
the egocentric
2018 intentionally
Explain the use'inconsiderate'
of availability butheuristic
rather hasanddifficulty
2018 representativeness
Do you think being in heuristic
a good in problem
mood solving
reduces yourwith the
2018 capacity
"Creativitytorefers
process incoming
to novel ideasinformation?
that address Examine
some in
2019 problems
Explain how in adivergent
useful way." Critically
thinking differsexamine the
from convergent
thinking. Discuss the methods to foster divergent

9 9. Motivation and Emotion: 2010 Discuss the constituents of emotional intelligence

Psychological and physiological 2010 Discuss the role of cognition in experiencing emotion in
basis of motivation and emotion; the light of arousal
experimental
Measurement of motivation and 2011 How does theorystudies.
explain human motivation?
emotion; 2011 What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic
Effects of motivation and emotion motivation?
2011 What are theExplain withofthe
functions help of examples.
emotions?
on behaviour; 2012 Is facial expression of emotion innate or acquired ?
Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation; Support your answer with suitable evidence.
Factors influencing intrinsic
motivation;
Emotional competence and the
related issues.
 basis of motivation and emotion;
Measurement of motivation and
emotion;
Effects of motivation and emotion
on behaviour;
Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation;
Factors influencing intrinsic 2012 Evaluate various factors which influence intrinsic
motivation; 2012 motivation
How would you measure emotion of an individual ?
Emotional competence and the 2013 Discuss
Bring outthetheeffect ofleft
role of emotion on behaviour.
and right hemispheres in
related issues. emotional experience.
2013 What is intrinsic motivation ? Why it gets reduced if the
2014 person
Explain gets external reward
psychological for undertaking
characteristics a task that
of a successful
2014 entrepreneur.
What psychological motives have retarded economic
2014 development in India, according
How will you distinguish betweentoanxiety
some psychologists
and mood ?
disorders
2015 Bring ? disruption in retrieval processes due to
out the
anxiety, context
2015 Distinguish and repression.
between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.
Which one is more powerful
2015 Discuss the brain mechanisms andunderlying
why ? hunger
motive.
2016 Explain motivational concepts with reference to
2017 homeostatic
Explain the rolemodels.
of meaningfulness and emotional
2017 Why do some peopleDiscuss
arousal in encoding. behave the implications
aggressively of
towards
2017 those
Whichwhoneeds defy socialone
should norms ? How
be high on can
to besuch
a successful
entrepreneur ? Explain on the basis of Maslow's
2018 Are emotionally competent people internally controlled?
2019 Explain.
How do env What are the
factors ways to enhance
determine intrinsic
the sensation of hunger?
Illustrate with e.g.
2019 What in acheivement motivation? Discuss the projective
technique as a method for assessing achievement

10 10. Intelligence and Aptitude: 2010 Discuss the constituents of emotional intelligence
Concept of intelligence and 2010 Critically assess Gardner's theory of multiple
aptitude, intelligence.between IQ and deviation IQ.
Nature and theories of intelligence 2010 Distinguish
- Spearman, Thurstone, Gullford 2010 Discuss different the concept of N Ach and methods
Vernon, Sternberg and J.P; Das; 2011 which
Compare have thebeen
modelused to measure
of fluid it.
and crystallized intelligence
Emotional Intelligence, with the two factor theory of Spearman.
2011 Describe and evaluate the model of intelligence
Social intelligence,
measurement of intelligence and 2012 proposed by J. P. Das.theory of intelligence with that of
Compare 'multi-factor'
aptitudes, 2012 theory
Criticallyof evaluate
'multiple intelligences'.
the relationship between intelligence
concept of IQ, deviation IQ, and creativity.
2013 Explicate Sternberg'sCite experimental evidences
view of intelligence andin bring
supportoutof
constancy of IQ;
2014 its
Whatimplications
is the purposefor schooling.
of item analysis ? How would you
Measurement of multiple
intelligence; 2014 What different types of aptitude
carry it out for a test of norms will? a psychologist need to
Fluid intelligence and crystallized 2015 develop
Evaluateathe testutility
of general
of J.P.mental abilityinfor
Das’ model use in India ?
understanding
intelligence. 2015 the concept
Discuss of intelligence.
briefly the evolution of factor theory of
intelligence in
2015 What is an aptitude the works of Spearman,
? Describe Thurstone
the various tests ofand
2016 aptitudes.
Explain the contribution of Salovey and Mayer with
2016 regard
Describe to the
the characteristics
concept of emotional intelligence.
of Gardner's theory of
2016 intelligence.
Give a comparative account of information processing
models ofpeople
2017 Creative intelligence
usuallyproposed byIQ
have high Sternberg
scores but andthose
J.P.
with highest IQ scores are not necessarily
2017 According to Gardner's theory, there is no one kind of the most
2017 general
Can we intelligence
determine afor rankingacademic
person's individuals. Explain
performance
based only on IQ score ? Explain.
 2018 Describe how J. P. Das' theory is distinct from other
2019 theories of intelligence.
How is Gardner's Theory of intelligence different from
Spearman's theory? Illustrate.
2019 In what ways is deviation IQ different from traditional IQ?
Discuss.

11 11. Personality: 2010 What are the 'big five' personality factors? Critically
Definition and concept of examine
2012 In theirIRT
which way conceptual basis.
is an improvement over classical test
personality; theory ? Compare the two approaches and critically
Theories of personality 2012 What is the essence of a projective technique ? Critically
(psychoanalytical, sociocultural, evaluate perceptive, apperceptive and productive
2013 What is the situationalist critique of trait psychology ?
interpersonal, developmental, 2014 Describe the Indian approach to personality as reflected
humanistic, behaviouristic, trait 2014 in
Whatthe psychological
principle of three Gunas. will you put to use for
knowledge
and type approaches);
Measurement of personality 2014 social inclusion
Can leaders be of the stigmatized?
trained ? What will be the essential
(projective tests, pencil-paper components of a leadership
2014 What is meant by unconditional training programme
positive regard? for the
test); 2015 Highlight the problems in assessment of personality
The Indian approach to
2015 using
Describethe the
pencil-paper
trait and type tests.
approaches to personality.
personality;
Training for personality 2015 State the components of Big-5its
Highlight Jung’s typology with weaknesses.
factor theory of
development; personality. Why is it considered superior
2016 Are projective tests really projective in nature to other factor
? Describe
Latest approaches like big 5 factor 2016 Rorschach
Discuss theand TATapproach
Indian tests andtocomment
personalityon as
their
evident in
theory; tri-gunas.
The notion of self in different 2017 Can we do justice to measuring personality by projective
traditions 2017 and
Howobjective tests?self-defeating
do we explain Discuss. behaviour of a person
from theemphasize
2017 People Humanisticthe perspective ?
personal traits more than the
situationalthe
2018 Compare factors. Evaluate theand
trait perspective statement.
humanistic
perspective
2019 Critically on personality.
evaluate the use of paper-pencil tests in
personality assessment.
2019 How is NEO Five-Factor Theory different from 16
2019 Personality
The edifice of Factors Theory?was
behaviourism Explain.
built in loopholes of
teleological approach in psychoanalysis. Evaluate.

12 12. Attitudes, Values and 2010 What is likely to happen if a person is asked to behave
Interests: 2011 in a manner
Describe contrary
different to the attitude
psychological the person
measures holds?and
of values
Definition of attitudes, values and
interests; 2012 outline
DiscussaA-B-C
programme for fostering
components values.
of attitude. Among the
Describe
Components of attitudes; 2013 procedure
What is theofrole
development of a tool for measurement
of social categorization of
in the formation
Formation and maintenance of of prejudice
2013 What makes?aSuggest
persuasivesome strategies
attempt to reduce
effective ? Discuss.
attitudes; 2014 Which rehabilitative strategies can be employed by the
Measurement of attitudes, values organisations to handle the aworkplace violence ? about
and interests; 2014 As a psychologist, develop programme to bring
Theories of attitude change; attitudinal
2016 Discuss change dissonance
cognitive in favour of theory
small family norm.change.
of attitude
Strategies for fostering values; 2016 What is meant by attribution ? Describe, citing
Formation of stereotypes and
2016 examples,
Explain thethe phenomenon
components of attributional
of attitude and examine the
prejudices;
methods of attitude formation.
Changing others behaviour;
Theories of attribution;
Recent trends
 Measurement of attitudes, values
and interests;
Theories of attitude change;
Strategies for fostering values;
Formation of stereotypes and
prejudices;
Changing others behaviour; 2017 A young person helped a visually impaired woman to
Theories of attribution; 2018 cross the road.
According He explained
to Bandura, humanhis action
beings saying
often that he
demonstrate
Recent trends 2018 impressive
In what waycapacity for the self-regulation
can dissonance be an effectiveof means
their own
for
changing attitudes and behaviour
2018 Explain the concepts of self-serving bias and
2018 fundamental attribution error.
Discuss the significance How do they
and correlates affect
of values.
2019 Comment
"Stereotypes on can
the impact
lead to of social
the media onofvalues.
development prejudice
2019 Illustrate that values can be best fostered during Indian
and discrimination." Explain citing examples from
childhood. Discuss different methods for fostering moral

13 13. Language and 2010 Compare Chomsky's innate mechanism view with
Communication: 2011 Skinner's
How doesview of language
language development.
differ from other forms of
Human language - Properties, communication? Referring to relevant studies, document
structure and linguistic hierarchy, 2012 Discuss the modifications of Chornsky's
Language acquisition- 2012 'transformational
What is meant bygenerative grammar'.
effective communication ? Evaluate
predisposition, critical period various sources of effective communication.
2013 What are the processes of language production ?
hypothesis; 2015 Illustrate with suitable examples the non-verbal process
Theories of language development
- Skinner and Chomsky; 2015 of
How communication.
does Chomsky’s Theory differ from that of Skinner
Process and types of 2016 Discuss the development
in language components of ? Discuss.
language acquisition citing
communication - effective the average age at which these
2017 Critically evaluate Noam Chomsky's are demonstrated
theory of by a
communication training.
2017 transformational grammar.
Explain the importance of Critical Periods in language
2018 Explain various limitations ofare
development. In what ways bilingualism
verbal and
communication.
2018 Describe the structure and features of language
focussing
2019 How on what makes
can language humanfor
be analysed language uniqueacross
its similarities in
cultures? 'critical
2019 Evaluate Explainperiod'
with scientific evidences.
hypothesis in language
acquisition.

14 14. Issues and Perspectives in 2010 What is REM sleep and how is it related to dreaming?
Modern Contemporary 2011 Elaborate upon the salient developments in
Psychology:
Computer application in the 2012 consciousness
Enumerate differentstudies and indicate
stages of sleep.the effect the
Discuss of effects
psychological laboratory and 2013 of
Whysleep
our deprivation
representationson cognitive performance.
of the external world are not
psychological testing; entirely accurate ?
2013 How the psychoanalytic view differs from physiological
Artificial intelligence ; or cognitive
2013 What makesview of dream attempt
a persuasive ? effective ? Discuss.
Psychocybernetics;
Study of consciousness - sleep - 2015 Why are we awake at certain times and asleep at others
wake schedules; 2016 ? Explain
Explain this with
different helpof
types ofpsycho-active
opponent processdrugsmodel.
and
dreams, patterns of
2016 Describe thetheir use.
physiological changes that are
stimulus deprivation, accompanied by
2017 Drug-addiction is shifts
just ain consciousness
maladaptive in the process
behaviour. Like
meditation,
other behaviour, it can be easily changed.
2017 What is paradoxical in REM sleep? How active is a Discuss.
hypnotic/drug induced states;
Extrasensory perception; 2018 person during
Perception different
is plastic. stages ofit sleep
However, ? be affected
may also
Intersensory perception Simulation by innate tendencies. Critically evaluate.
studies.
wake schedules;
dreams,
stimulus deprivation,
meditation,
hypnotic/drug induced states;
Extrasensory perception;
Intersensory perception Simulation 2018 How have neuroscientists and evolutionary scientists
studies.
2018 contributed to modern
Is sleep a passive psychology?
process? Justify your answer with
proper scientific support.
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 Psychology: Issues and Applications
Sr. No. Syllabus / Topic Year
1 1. Psychological Measurement of 2014
Individual Differences: 2014
The nature of individual differences;
2014
Characteristics and construction of
standardized psychological tests; Types of 2015
psychological tests; Use, misuse and 2016
limitation of psychological tests; hical 2016
issues in the use of psychological tests.
2016
2016
2017
2018
2018
2015
2019
2019

2 2. Psychological well being and Mental 2011

Disorders: 2011
Concept of health-ill health; Positive
2011
health, well being; Causal factors in
mental disorders (Anxiety disorders, mood 2012
disorders, schizophrenia and delusional 2012
disorders; personality disorders, 2014
substance abuse disorders); Factors
influencing positive health, well being, life 2014
style and quality of life; Happiness 2014
disposition. 2015
2015
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2018

2019
2019
3 3. Therapeutic Approaches: 2011
Psychodynamic therapies ; Behaviour 2011
therapies; Client centered therapy;
2011
Cognitive therapies; Indigenous therapies
(Yoga, Meditation); Bio-feedback therapy; 2012
Prevention and rehabilitation of the 2012
mentally ill; Fostering mental health. 2014
2014
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
2018
2018
2019
2019

4 4. Work Psychology and Organisational 2011

Behaviour: 2011
Personnel selection and training; Use of
2012
psychological tests in the industry;
Training and human resource 2012
development; Theories of work motivation 2012
– Herzberg, Maslow, Adam Equity theory, 2012
Porter and Lawler, Vroom; Leadership
and participatory management; 2012
Advertising and marketing; Stress and its 2014
management; Ergonomics; consumer 2014
psychology; Managerial effectiveness; 2016
Transformational leadership; Sensitivity
training; Power and politics in 2016
organizations. 2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
 organizations.

2018
2019
2019
2019

5 5. Application of Psychology to 2011

Educational Field: 2011
Psychological principles underlying
2011
effective teaching-learning process;
Learning styles; Gifted, retarded, learning 2011
disabled and their training; Training for 2012
improving memory and better academic 2012
achievement; Personality development
and value education, Educational, 2014
vocational guidance and career 2014
counseling; Use of psychological tests in 2015
educational institutions; Effective 2015
strategies in guidance programmes.
2015
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019

6 6. Community Psychology: 2012

Definition and concept of community 2012
psychology; Use of small groups in social
2014
action; Arousing community
consciousness and action for handling 2014
social problems; Group decision making 2015
and leadership for social change; Effective 2015
strategies for social change
2016
2017
2017
 social problems; Group decision making
and leadership for social change; Effective
strategies for social change

2017
2018
2017
2018
2019
2019

7 7. Rehabilitation Psychology: 2012

Primary, secondary and tertiary 2012
prevention programmes - role of
2012
psychologists ; Organising of services for
rehabilitation of physically, mentally and 2014
socially challenged persons including old 2014
persons, Rehabilitation of persons 2015
suffering from substance abuse, juvenile
delinquency, criminal behaviour; 2015
Rehabilitation of victims of violence, 2016
Rehabilitation of HIV/AIDS victims, the 2016
role of social agencies
2016
2017
2018
2018
2019

8 8. Application of Psychology to 2011

disadvantaged groups: 2012
The concepts of disadvantaged,
2014
deprivation; Social, physical, cultural and
economic consequences of 2014
disadvantaged and deprived groups; 2015
Educating and motivating the 2015
disadvantaged towards development;
Relative and prolonged deprivation 2017
2018
2019
2019
 9 9. Psychological problems of social 2011
integration: 2012
The concept of social integration; The
2012
problem of caste, class, religion and
language conflicts and prejudice; Nature 2014
and manifestation of prejudice between 2015
the in-group and out-group; Causal factors 2015
of social conflicts and prejudices;
Psychological strategies for handling the 2016
conflicts and prejudices; Measures to 2016
achieve social integration. 2017
2017
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019

10 10. Application of Psychology in 2011

Information Technology and Mass 2012
Media: 2014
The present scenario of information
technology and the mass media boom 2015
and the role of psychologists; Selection 2016
and training of psychology professionals 2016
to work in the field of IT and mass media;
2017
Distance learning through IT and mass
media; Entrepreneurship through e- 2017
commerce; Multilevel marketing; Impact of 2017
TV and fostering value through IT and 2017
mass media; Psychological consequences
of recent developments in Information 2018
Technology. 2018
2019
2019

11 11. Psychology and Economic 2011

development: 2012
Achievement motivation and economic
2014
development; Characteristics of
entrepreneurial behaviour; Motivating and
training people for entrepreneurship and
economic development; Consumer rights
and consumer awareness, Government
policies for promot ion of entrepreneurship
among youth including women
11 11. Psychology and Economic
development:
Achievement motivation and economic
development; Characteristics of
entrepreneurial behaviour; Motivating and 2014
training people for entrepreneurship and 2014
economic development; Consumer rights 2015
and consumer awareness, Government
policies for promot ion of entrepreneurship 2016
among youth including women 2017
entrepreneurs. 2018
2018
2019

12 12. Application of psychology to 2011

environment and related fields: 2012
Environmental psychology-effects of
2012
noise, pollution and crowding; Population
psychology: psychological consequences 2014
of population explosion and high 2012
population density; Motivating for small 2015
family norm; Impact of rapid scientific and
technological growth on degradation of 2015
environment. 2015
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019

13 13. Application of psychology in other 2011

fields: 2012
(a) Military Psychology Devising 2012
psychological tests for defence personnel
for use in selection, Training, counseling; 2012
training psychologists to work with 2014
defence personnel in promoting positive 2014
health; Human engineering in defence.
2015
(b) Sports Psychology Psychological
interventions in improving performance of 2016
athletes and sports. Persons participating 2017
in Individual and Team Games.
(c) Media influences on pro and antisocial
behaviour.
(d) Psychology of terrorism.
 training psychologists to work with
defence personnel in promoting positive
health; Human engineering in defence.
(b) Sports Psychology Psychological
interventions in improving performance of
athletes and sports. Persons participating
in Individual and Team Games. 2017
(c) Media influences on pro and antisocial
2017
behaviour.
(d) Psychology of terrorism. 2018
2016
2018
2019
2019
2019
2019

14 14. Psychology of Gender: 2011

Issues of discrimination, Management of 2014
diversity; Glass ceiling effect, Self fulfilling
2014
prophesy, Women and Indian society.
2015
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

Misc 2019
2015
2015
2016
2018
2015
2017
logy: Issues and Applications
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intelligence, aptitude, and achievement
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assessing aptitude for Civil Services?
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