IAS Exam Papers-Main - Psychology (Paper - I) 1997

Psychology - 1997 (Main) (Paper - I) Time Allowed : Three Hours             Maximum Marks : 300
Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION A
1. Explain any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :
(a) What are the drawbacks of Ex-Post-Facto design of research' ?
(b) Why do Figural-After-Effects take place ?
(c) What is the relation between Discrimination learning and Generalization ?
(d) What role does extinction play in long-term-memory ?

2. What would be the major methodological orientation for doing research in Physiological psychology, Social Psychology and Counselling Psychology ?

3. Is there any relation between process of socialization and the social learning theories of personality ?

4. In order to have effective communication how far should one learn the body language and relate it to verbal communication ?

SECTION B
5. Answer any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :
(a) What is the relation of creativity, artistic aptitude and intelligence ?

(b) Can you relate the 'Guna' theory of personality with any Western model of personality ? .

(c) What is the difference in the altered state of consciousness through meditation and hyonotic trance ?

(d) Can the Cybernetic model of behaviour explain problem solving behaviour ?

6. In terms of motivational properties how would you rank attitudes and values ?

7. Dose the organizational man lead to the alienation in comparison to the Humanistic man ?

8. How does sleep and sensory deprivation affect behaviour of individuals who go for aviation and space flights ?


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