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DISTANCE EDUCATION

B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Write about the works of Psychologists.

2. Describe the structure of a neuron and explain its functions.
3. Write about the olfactory sense.
4. What is learning? Explain the cognitive learning.
5. Define stress. Explain the stress response.
6. Write about the social motives.
7. Write about the nature of intelligence.
8. Explain humanistic theory of personality.
SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. What are the methods of psychology? Explain in detail.
10. What is perception? What are the cues used in depth perception?
11. What is amnesia? Write about the different types of amnesia.
12. Write about theories of motivation.

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13. Explain in detail about social perception.

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14. Suggest the tests to assess intelligence.

15. Discuss the dynamic personality theories.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Discuss the scope of social psychology.

2. Discuss the social development in children.
3. How do personal factors influence social perception? Explain.
4. Explain how attitudes are formed.
5. Write down the social incentives.
6. Differentiate formal and informal groups.
7. Discuss the techniques of propaganda.
8. Mention the characteristics of a nation.
PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.

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9. Discuss various methods of social psychology.

10. What are the cognitive theories of social perception? Explain.
11. Discuss different social drives influencing motivation.
12. Analyse crime and delinquency as deviant behaviour.
13. Explain the steps in opinion formation and role of leaders in shaping public
opinion.
14. Describe the characteristics of Mob behaviour.
15. Examine the theories of leadership.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Write about the nature of environmental psychology.

2. Explain the psychological approach to scenic value.
3. Write about the theory of environmental load approach.
4. Bring out the characteristics of stressors.
5. Mention the functions of personal space.
6. Explain the effect of density on social behaviour.

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7. Write note on propinquity.

8. Suggest the suitable environments for leisure and recreation.
PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Write about the research methods on environmental psychology.
10. Write in detail about noise and social behaviour.
11. Bring out the consequences of too much or too little personal space.
12. Write about the conceptual efforts for effects of urban life on the city dwellers.
13. Explain the extent of architectural influence on behaviour.
14. Suggest the residential care facilities for the aged.
15. What are the approaches to specific environmental problems? Explain.

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B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions of the following.

1. Give the meaning and symptoms of mental deficiency.

2. Outline the clinical picture of phobic neurosis.
3. Write note on neurotic nucleus.
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4. What are the symptoms of manic depressive psychosis?

5. Define alcoholism. What are the social effects of alcoholism?
6. Write about the major hallucinogens.
7. What are the biological factors associated with coronary heart disease? Explain.
8. Write about phenyl Ketonuria.
PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions of the following.
9. What are the causes of abnormal behaviour? Explain.
10. Trace the etiology of hypochondriacal neurosis.
11. Bring out the causes of psychoses.
12. Explain the treatment procedure to manic depressive psychosis.
13. Suggest the treatment to alcohol addiction.
14. What are the psychological and interpersonal factors associated with coronary
heart disease? Explain.
15. Write note on Downs syndrome.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
Psychology
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

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PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)

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Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Define health Psychology State the need for health psychology.
2. What are the sources of stress?
3. Write about the epidemiology of alcoholism.
4. What are the problems of pain?
5. What are the problems of children with asthma?
6. Explain the biomedical background of hypertension.
7. What are the unmodifiable risk factors of coronary disease?
8. Write about the biology of aging?
PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Suggest the strategies for coping stress.
10. What are the clinical treatment for alcoholism? Explain.
11. Write about the pain disorders and its remedies.
12. Bring out the psychological factors of coronary disease.
13. Explain the cognitive behavioural programmes of coronary disease.
14. What are life style, nutrition and exercises of people with asing?
15. Suggest the intervention strategies to children with chronic illness.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Describe Growth Cycle.

2. Explain nutritional requirements during pregnancy.
3. Write short note on Protein energy Mal Nutrition.
4. Explain Diagnose Bulimia and its treatment.
5. Write an essay on Protein energy Mal Nutrition.
6. Compare diet and chronicle diseases.
7. What will happen, if one takes, excess intake of sodium and potassium?
8. Distinguish between experts managed and self managed care in nutritional care.
PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Given an account of the role of nutrition in brain development and behaviour.
10. Is there any selective programme on diet between boy and girl? Suggest.

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11. Explain the community food.

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12. Write an essay on nutritional problems and remedial measures.

13. Nutritional
guidance
and
counselling
hour - Do you agree? Justify with your answer.

is

need

of

the

14. Write detailed essay on the Knowledge on nutrition.

15. Differentiate Mal nutrition and under nutrition with illustrations.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Discuss the need and importance of counselling.

2. Differentiate individual counselling and group counselling.
3. Explain the different steps in counselling process.
4. Mention the importance of interview in counselling.
5. Give a note on ethical consideration in counselling.
6. Offer suggestions to reduce the gap between the counseller and the counselee.
7. Give a note on career guidance programme.
8. What is meant by delinquency? Explain any two types of delinquencies.

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SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. What do you mean by counselling? What type of training is required to be a good
counsellor?
10. What are the qualities of a good counsellor?
11. Discuss the importance of group counselling. What are the advantages of group
counselling?
12. What are the different areas of counselling? Explain different measures that a
counsellor can take for effective counselling.
13. Distinguish between directive and non directive counselling methods. Which do
you prefer? Why?
14. Explain the variables affecting the counselling process.
15. Discuss the importance of educational counselling.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum: 100 marks

SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
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1. What are the objectives of industrial psychology?

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2. Explain individual differences.
3. Define High and low morale.
4. Describe briefly about Group behavior.
5. What are the qualities of a successful leader?
6. Sources of stress Describe.
7. Explain Employee Counseling.
8. Write a brief note on safety and security.
SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Explain the contribution of Industrial Psychology.
10. What do you understand by job satisfaction? What are the factor that influence
job satisfaction?
11. Discuss the importance of perception in Industrial Psychology.
12. Discuss Maslows Theory of Motivation.
13. Distinguish Fatigue, Monotony and Boredom.
14. State the veils required for an effective leader.
15. What are the factors effecting Quality of work Life.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Discuss the need for educational psychology.

2. Define Growth and Development and explain both the concepts.
3. Enumerate the factors affecting Learning.
4. Explain the nature of Aptitude with examples.
5. What is Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence?
6. Define Creativity with various illustrations.
7. Discuss any one of the methods to measure personality.
8. Elaborate the educational provisions for special children.
PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe the scope of Educational psychology.
10. Discuss the environmental influences on the Developmental Process.
11. Elaborate the motivational factors of learning.
12. Explain the nature and type of intelligence.
13. Discuss the theories of intelligence in detail.
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15. Elucidate the types and techniques of Guidance and Counselling with examples.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psy) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
MARKETING AND ADVERTISING
(2005 onwards)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Define Marketing. Describe its importance in competitive world.

2. Discuss the benefits of Marketing Segmentation.
3. Explain the socio-cultural factors affecting consumer behaviour.
4. Write a short note on psychology in advertisement.
5. Briefly explain the decision areas in advertising.
6. What is personal selling? Explain its importance.
7. Explain the steps involved in personal selling.
8. Discuss the strategies of pre-approach.
SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)

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9. Explain elaborately on marketing concept.
10. Define consumer behaviour. Explain its relevance in modern marketing.
11. How do you evaluate the effectiveness of advertising?
12. Describe various types of salesmen. Explain the qualities of a successful
salesperson.
13. What is prospecting? Explain its various methods.
14. What is closing? Discuss the strategies and methods.
15. Explain the salient features and significance of demonstration.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Psychology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2010.
EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2005 onwards)

Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Explain the types of research in experimental psychology.

2. Discuss about different types of experimental design.
3. What is meant by maze learning?

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5. Write note on letter digit substitution.

6. Explain achievement motivation.
7. Elaborate Rorschach Ink Blot test.
8. Attention Define.
SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Explain different approaches in experimental psychology.
10. Discuss about the achievement motivation.
11. Compare between memory and forgetting.
12. Explain any one verbal and non verbal intelligence tests.
13. Explain different types of mental Imagery.
14. Explain the manual dexterity and individual abilities.
15. Define the following and explain in detail.
(a)

TAT

(b)

Aptitude

(c)

Method of limits.

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