W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper Psychology.
W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper Psychology PAPER I
Group-A.Continue Reading W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper Psychology.
Answer any four questions :
1. Describe the structure and functions of the brain with suitable diagram. 16
2. Define attention Discuss the objective and subjective determinants of attention with suitable examples. 16
3. Describe the theory of operant conditioning with special emphasis on laboratory experiments. 16
4. Describe the organization of Long-Term Memory. How can we retrieve information form LTM ? 16
5. Define motivation. Critically discuss Maslow’s theory of motivation with special emphasis on need for self actualization. 16
6. Who are the mentally challanged children ? Delineate its causes. 16
7. Define creativity. Describe its nature. What are the stages of creativity ? 16
Group – B
Answer any two questions :
8. ‘Adolescence is a period of storm and strees’ —Discuss. 18
9. Discuss Piaget’s theory of cognitive development from infancy to adolescence. 18
10. Discuss the biological and social motivation with suitable examples. 18
W.B.C.S Main 2012 Optional Question Paper Psychology PAPER II
Group-A
Answer any three questions :
1. What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ? Describe the steps which are followed for conducting therapy. Discuss in this context how does Cognitive Behaviour. Therapy differ from Behaviour Therapy. 4+10+6
2. What are the characteristics of a standardized Psychological Test ? Delineate different steps for constructing a test. Differentiate between ‘Speed’ and ‘Power ‘ test. 6+10+4
3. Define the term ‘Stress’. Discuss different causes of stress. How does stress interfere with efficient operation of our immune system ? 4+8+8
4. Evaluate critically some roots and wings of Positive living in context to present Indian scenario. 20
5. Writes notes on any two :
(a) Learned helplessness.
(b) Major functions of Ego.
(c) Job Stress.
(d) Problems of old age in nuclear family system. 10 + 10
Group – B
Answer any two questions :
6. What are the major forms of Anxiety Disorder ? Describe different symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). 6 + 14
7. ‘Leader is born or made’ — Discuss. 20
8. Write notes on the following :
(a) Major characteristics of a Normal Curve.
(b) Herzberg theory of Motivation. 10 + 10
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