DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. What do you meant by learning? and Explain the
principles of learning.
2. Explain the individual differences.
3. What do you understand by I.Q constancy?
4. Describe the structure of the neuron with a suitable
diagram.
5. What is attention? Explain the factors involved in it.
6. What is dynamic personality?
7. Define stress and its types.
8. Explain Maslow's theory of motivation.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. What are the differences between classical and operant
conditioning? Describe the contributions of operant
conditioning.
10. How would you measure intelligence? Explain various
tests used for the measurement of intelligence.
Sub. Code
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DE-186
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11. How is motivation useful for achievement?
12. Define personality. Compare the personality theories of
Freud and Allport.
13. What is memory? Explain different types of amnesia.
14. Discuss conscious, unconscious and subconscious area.
15. Problem solving Elucidate.