DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Briefly explain the current research focus in personality
psychology.
2. Describe the basic human dilemma according to
Erick Fromm.
3. Highlight the significance of Jung's theory of Personality.
4. Explain the characteristics of fully functioning persons.
5. Give a brief account of temperament theory.
6. According to Allpert's theory "Traits are the
distinguishing characteristics that guide behaviour"
Substantiate.
7. Briefly explain the various schedules of reinforcement.
8. What are the process and factors influencing
observational learning?
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Examine the various methods of assessing personality.
10. Critically examine the psychodynamic theory of Freud.
11. Discuss in detail about basic Anxiety described by Kaven
Horney.
12. Elaborate the humanistic approach to personality as
expounded by Maslow.
13. Write in detail about Cattell's trait theory.
14. Discuss in detail about Eysenck's personality dimensions.
15. Discuss the salient features of Skinner's operant
conditioning.