CS-126/06
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper-I

Time Three Hours
Full Marks 300

Candidates should attempt Question No. 1 from

Section-A and Question No. 5 from Section-B which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE from each Section. Al/ questions carry equal marks.

SECTION-A
1. Answer any THREE of the following questions In not more than 200 words each :-20x3=60

What is the role of 'Type I and Type errors in statistical inference? Write briefly the steps to be followed to test a hypothesis.


What are the differences between 'Parametric Non-parametric' statistical tests Describe 'Randimized Group-Design' with its' advantages and limitations.


What is 'Operant Conditioning' Describe operant conditioning emphasizing reinforcement.


UDC-8641 (Contd.)
Describe with research evidence/s 'Nature vs Nurture' concept as factor determining human behaviour.
2.
Define perception in the context of recent approach.

What are the cues of distance and depth perception? 60

3.
Critically discuss why 'teaming by Insight' approach is nearer to cognitive theory ofleaming in comparison to two other classical approaches viz., 'Trial and Error' and 'Conditioning'. 60

4.
Distinguish between LTM and STM with special emphasis on Working Memory. What is 'Repressive Forgetting' Discuss the theory in detail. 60


SECTION-B
5. Answer any THREE· of the following in not more than 200 words q:ach ;-20x3=60
I

Explain how motivation and emotions influence human behaviour with suitable illustrations.


Explain the salient features of Chomsky's theory .of language development.


Explain the computer applications in Psychological laboratory and Psychological testing.


Distinguish between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Enumerate different steps in problem solving.


UDC-864 1 2

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