PAPER 1
Question 1 & 5 are compulsory. Attempt any one question from each section.
SECTION A
Attempt any 3 of the following:
Q 1. (a) “Intelligence is on rise but emotional & social intelligence is decreasing.” Evaluate this statement in the context of today’s adolescent’s behaviour.
(b) Why is Positive Psychology known as Vth force in Psychology?
(c) “Reinforcement is a Performance variable.” Explain how?
(d) Do you think Randomised Matched Group Designs are an improvement over Randomised group designs?
Q 2. The broader model of the person as Information-Processor is of wider relevance. This metaphor is becoming increasingly popular among Differential Psychologists studying intelligence. Do you agree?
Q 3. The concepts of Dynamism & Disposition support the role of Situational variables in personality. Then how do we justify explaining personality as a persistent & consistent aspect of individual.
Q 4. Design a Two factorial Design explaining its theoretical features used in this design with a suitable example.
SECTION B
Attempt any 3 of the following
Q 5. (a) What cognitive construct would explain recent North East violence incidents in state of U.P.?
(b) EI has been seen as a general panacea to the woes of modern life. Explain how?
(c) What are the flaws in using heuristics in Decision making and Problem solving Strategy?
(d) Paper-Pencil measures corrupt assessment of personality. Suggest a more reliable technique.
Q 6. (a) Is the concept of Subliminal Perception of myth or reality? Endorse your viewpoint with empirical evidence.
(b) State importance of Reinforcement Schedules. Which schedule will manifest more resistant to extinction & why?
(c) Dream reflects only unconscious mind or there is a role of cognitive elements also. Comment.
Q 7. Is attention a precursor to or a trailor of perception?
Q 8. (a) Experiments are confirmatory in nature. Comment.
(b) “Knowledge Representations are organized. Explain how?
(c) Cognitive Dissonance will always lead to attitude change. Do you agree?
