IAS Mains Psychology Papers 2008
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IAS Mains Psychology 2008
Paper I
Section A
- Write Short Notes on any Three of the following (Each one should not exceed 200 words) (20 × 3 = 60)
- Poverty and level of economic achievement as a social problem can only be explained from the psychological perspective Comment with relevant research studies.
- Bring out the differences in the concepts of growth, maturation and development in human behaviour. Use suitable example in your answers.
- The level at which an information is processed has a bearing on recall of that particular information. Discuss in the light of experimental studies.
- Grounded theory takes a case rather than variable perspective. Elaborate this statement.
- Explain Bandura՚s theory using a suitable social learning task. Extend research support to your answer (60) .
- Can Item Response theory be called a latent trade theory? Describe the mathematical functions that are used in this theory and explain the various models related to the theory (60) .
- Using the procedure of programmed learning, how would you conduct ‘anger-reduction’ training for a group of individuals who have been assessed high on anger? The training procedure needs to be as per the instructional design model (60) .
Section B
- Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: (20 × 3 = 60)
- What is the meant by ‘echoic memory’ How long does this memory last? Discuss with experimental evidence.
- Describe the PASS model of intelligence and show the grounds on which it has challenged the ‘g’ theory.
- Describe pattern of attribution that are used by persons in supporting their interaction.
- Artificial Intelligence and cognitive psychology have a symbolic relationship. Elaborate this statement.
- Give a comparative account of ‘Self’ as conceived by Adler and Rogers (60) .
- Describe the phase of language acquisition and show how critical period hypothesis explains the process of language acquisition (60) .
- Representational knowledge can be investigating neurocognitively through the studies of amnesia Elaborate this statement (60) .
Paper II
Section A
- Write Short Notes on any Three of the following (Each one should not exceed 200 words) (20 × 3 = 60)
- Enumerate the methods of assessing validity of a personality inventory and highlight their significance.
- Distinguish ‘alcoholism’ from ‘social drinking’ and discuss the factors contributing to alcoholism.
- Critically evaluate the research finding relating to the influence of media on aggression and violence.
- Discuss the salient features of behaviour therapy. Comment on its applicability to the Indian
- Community.
- Describe the various techniques used in improving memory. Discuss their merits and demerits for teaching students in undergraduate courses (60) .
- Explain the nature and advantages of client centered therapy. Critically evaluate its utility in treating various psychological problems (60) .
- Discuss the psychological and cognitive problems of AIDS patients. Explain the facilities essential for their rehabilitation (60) .
Section B
- Write Short Notes on any Three of the following (Each one should not exceed 200 words) : (20 × 3 = 60)
- Describe various psychological factors contributing to violence. Suggest strategies to be used for rehabilitation of the victims.
- Discuss the psychological effects of noise pollution. Support your answer with recent research finding.
- Discuss various rights of consumers. Critically evaluate the effect of consumer awareness on consumer behaviour.
- How can media contribute to prosocial behaviour by applying principle of psychology.
- Discuss the role of information technology in the process of formal education. Critically evaluate its effectiveness for motivating a learner (60) .
- Discuss and critically evaluate the contribution of military psychology in defence (60) .
- Discuss the contribution of David McCleland in the field of motivation. Discuss the salient feature of conducive environment for enhancement of achievement motivation (60) .