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Subject psychology
Paper
Exam / Course mains
Department
Organization Karnataka Public Service Commission
Position
Exam Date 2008
City, State karnataka,


Question Paper

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PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1

Hours J Maximum }t,farks 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for thls purpose. In case any dou In the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marks allotted to each question are indicated m each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.

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Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Write short notes on the following:

Locus of control


Stages in concept formation


Definition of aptitude
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Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
"Psychology is a science and not an arts Bubject." Substantiate.

3.
Outline the features of basic experimental design.

4.
What are the factors influencing a person's perception?

5.
Elucidate the assumptions underlying probability learning.

6.
State Darwin's laws of inheritance.

7.
Describe the process of problem solving.

8.
Outline the salient features of Two Factor theory of Intelligence.

9.
Explain the motivation cycle.

10.
Explain sleep cycle.

11.
Analyze the nature of short t€rm memory.


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Answer each question in about 150 words. Each question carries
15 marks.

12.
Differentiate between physical and psychological measurement.

13.
Explain the principles of perceptual organization.

14.
Discuss the issues involved in the measurement of creativity.

15.
Delineate the relationship between goal setting, aspiration and achievement.

16.
Examine the psycho physiological effects of meditation.

17.
State Skinner's viewpoints on language development.


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Answer any three of the following questions, each In about 300 words.
Each question carries 30 marks.
18.
Discuss the application of psychology to the field of education and occupation.

19.
Differentiate between classical and operant conditioning learning.

20.
Evaluate psychoanalytical theory of motivation.

21.
Explain Balance Theory of Attitude Change.

22.
How do various models of man help in understanding human behaviour?


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PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 2

Time: 3 Hour:; I Maximum 300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or KannadaJ in the Admission Tiche! issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. in case ofany doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
TIns paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

lvfarf:s allotted to each questlOn arc indicated'in each part.
All in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.

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Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries 15 marks.
1. \rrite short notes on the following:

Test standardization


Nature of prejudice


EUBtress


Juvenile delinquency


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Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
Delineate the steps involved in item analysis.

3.
What are the factors that determine the effectiveness of group therapy?

4.
Discuss sociometry as a method of measuring group behaviour.

5.
Elucidate the facton; contributing to resistance to change.

6.
What are the problems related to training the gifted children?

7.
What are the problems in motivating the disadvantaged groups?

8.
Delineate the process of development of prejudice. Discuss the facton; contributing to aehieving motivation.


10.
Discuss the psychological impact of television.

11.
Elucidate the psychological causes of job stress.


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Answer each question in about 150 words. Each question carries
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12.
Explain the procedure of psychological test construction.

13.
Discuss the need for classification of psychological disorders.

14.
Outline the basic tenets of cognitive therapy.

15.
Evaluate path-goal theory of leadership.

16.
Discuss the impact of technological change on human behaviour.

17.
Delineate the psychological problems of the aged.


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18.
Discuss the merits and demerits of psychological tests.

19.
Describe several procedures of amelioration of prejudice.

20.
Discuss the role of school as an agent of socialization.

21.
Suggest measures to enhance the effectiveness of advertisement.

22.
Discuss the various methods of managing stress.


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