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MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2015
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MPC-003 : PERSONALITY : THEORIES AND
ASSESSMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : All sections are compulsory.
SECTION A
Answer any two of the following questions in about

500 words each : 2x10=20
1. Define Personality. Discuss the relationship

between genes and personality. 3+7
2. Explain Albert Bandura's Social Learning

theory. 10
3.Discuss Eysenck's Trait-Type theory. 10
4. Discuss the projective techniques with suitable

examples. 10
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SECTION B
Answer any four of the following questions in about

300 words each : 4x6=24
5. Explain any two psychological factors personality

development.
6. Discuss Guilford's Trait theory . 6

7. Describe various defense mechanisms. 6
8. Discuss the hierarchy of needs theory by

Maslow. 6
9. Discuss various types of behavioural

assessment. 6
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SECTION C
Write short notes on any two of the following in about

100 words each : 2)6=6
10. Secondary Traits 3
11. Vicarious Learning 3
12. Apperception 3
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O June, 2012
ASSESSMENT
Note : (i) Answer any five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer each question in about 500 words.
1. Define personality and explain the influence of 10

biological factors on personality.
2. Explain in detail Allport's trait theory of 10

personality.
3. Discuss Skinner's learning theory of personality. 10
4. Explain the concepts of reciprocal determinism 10

and self - system.
5. Discuss the humanistic approach to personality 10 by

Abraham Maslow.
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6. Explain somatotype personality by Sheldon. 10
7. Describe the neurophysiological basis of traits and10

types.
8. Explain the meaning and purpose of personality 10

assessment.
10
9. Describe self report inventory with suitable examples.
10. Explain projective techniques and discuss their 10

strengths and weaknesses.
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June, 2013

ASSESSMENT

1. Define personality and discuss in detail , 10 psychological

factors that influence development
of personality.
2. Describe Eysenck's Typel Truit Hierarchy. 10
3. Describe in detail personality inventories with 10 suitable

examples.
4.What are Ayurvedic Body Types ? Explain. 10
5. Discuss the neurophysiological basis of traits and 10 types.
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6. Describe the Thematic Apperception test10 highlighting the
characteristics features.
7. Discuss the case study method and highlight its10
8. Describe the principles of observational learning.

10
9. Discuss Abraham Maslow's humanistic approach 10 to

personality.
10. Elucidate Carl Roger's theory of personality. 10
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0365 June, 2014
ASSESSMENT
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry

equal marks. Answer each question in about
500 words.
1. Discuss various environmental factors that

lead to development of personality. Highlight
the most significant environmental factor
according to you.
Give reason. 5+5
2. What do you understand by Trait and Type
theories of Personality ? Differentiate between
Allport's trait approach and Cattell's trait
3+7
approach.
3. Explain in detail the person-situation
10
controversy.
4. Discuss development of personality according to
psychoanalytic theory. 10
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5. Discuss in detail principles of observational
learning as stated by Albert Bandura. 10
6. Discuss the Humanistic approach of Personality

Development. Also differentiate between
Maslow's theory and Roger's theory of
Personality Development. 3+7
7. Discuss in detail the neurophysiological

explanations for neuroticism, extraversion and
psychoticism. 10
8. Discuss the concept of validity and its relevance

in personality testing. 6+4
9. Differentiate between self report inventories and

projective techniques. 10
10. Critically analyze the case study method. 10
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June, 2015

ASSESSMENT

SECTION A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

about 500 words each : 2x10=2
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1. Define Personality. Discuss the various issues

related to theoretical models in personality. 3+7=10
2. Explain the social foundation of personality by

Karen Homey. 10
3. Describe the concept of traits and personal

dispositions. 10
4. Discuss self-report personality tests with

suitable examples. 10
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SECTION B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions in

5. Explain two environmental factors of personality

development. 6
6.Discuss the five-factor model of personality. 6
7. Describe Freud's stages of psychosexual

development. 6
8. Explain schedules of reinforcement. 6
9. Describe the common characteristics and assumptions

of behavioural assessment methods.
6
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SECTION C
Note : Write short notes on any two of the following

in about 100 words each : 2)6=6
10. Cardinal Traits 3
11. Self-Efficacy 3
12. Case Study Method 3
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O ASSESSMENT
SECTION - A
Answer any two of the following questions in
1. Define personality. Describe Five Factor Model. 3+7
2. Explain Learning Theory of Personality by Pavlov. 10
3. Describe Propium. Discuss the basic characteristics 4+6 of

trait as proposed by Allport.
4. Describe Self Report Personality Tests. Explain 7+3 its

SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following questions in
5. Explain body build and homeostasis as biological

hectors of personality development. 3+3
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6. Discuss the principles of observational learning. 6
7. Describe hierarchy of needs as stated by Maslow. 6
8. Discuss categories of traits as proposed by Cattell. 6'
9. Describe Interview method with a focus on its

strengths and weaknesses. 4+2
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following in 2x3=6

about 100 words each :
10. Arousal Theory 3
11. Aversive Stimuli 3

12. Ayurvedic Body Types (Doshas) 3
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ASSESSMENT

SECTION - A

1. Describe the biological and psychological factors 5+5 that

determine development of personality.
2. Explain Karen Homey's theory of personality. 10
3. Explain the concept of functional autonomy. 4+6 Describe

the attributes of psychologically mature adult as stated by
Allport.
4. Define and describe projective techniques. 6+4 Elucidate its

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SECTION - B
5. Elucidate Guilford's trait theory. 6
6. Define Developmental epochs. Describe Sullivan's 3+3

developmental epochs.
7. Discuss the principles of observational learning. 3+3

Evaluate Bandura's theory.
6
8. Elucidate the type theory of personality.
9. Explain the purpose and types of case study 3 + 3 method.
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following in
10. Infant shyness. 3
11. Extraversion and cortical arousal. 3
12. Reliability in measurement. 3
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C June, 2011

ASSESSMENT
Time : 2 hours Maximum' Marks : 50
Note : (1) Answer any five questions.

1. Explain Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic theory of 10

personality.
2. Describe the five factor model of personality. 10
3. Discuss Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory. 10
4. Discuss Sheldon's types of personality in detail. 10
5. Describe the concept of Trait and personality 10

disposition of Gordon Auport.
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6. Discuss Eysenck's Trait-Type theory of10 personality.
7. Discuss in detail the Sixteen Personality Factors 10

Questionnaire (16PF).
8. Discuss in detail Humanistic theory of personality. 10
9. Define Behavioural Assessment and describe its 3+7 types.
10. Write short notes on any two of the following :5+5
(a) Basic Anxiety by KarenHorney

(b) Sullivan's Personifications
(c) Principles of classical conditioning
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June, 2018
MPC-003 : PERSONALITY : THEORIES
AND ASSESSMENT
Note : All sections carry equal marks.
SECTION - A
1. Elucidate the concept of Personality. Describe the
Emotional and Intellectual determinants of
personality development. 3+7
2. Discuss the psychoanalytic theory of personality 10 of

Sigmund Freud in detail.
3. Explain the formula for personality given by 10 Cattell and

describe the categories of traits stated
by him.
4. Discuss the technical criteria in testing and 10

measurement of psychological concepts.
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SECTION - B
5. Explain nomothetic approach vs idiographic 3+3 approach
to personality.
6. Discuss the schedules of reinforcement in skinners 6

learning theory.
7. Describe the characteristics of self actualisers 6

according to Maslow.
8. Discuss the concept of the proprium according to 2+4

Allport.
9. Discuss taking in personality inventories. 6
SECTION - C
10. Thematic Apperception Test 3
11. Deficiency needs and growth needs 3
12. Strengths and Weakness of Interview method 3
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December, 2016
ASSESSMENT
SECTION - A
1. Describe Biological and Psychological factors of 5+5
Personality development.
2. Explain Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory. 10
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3. Discuss the neuropsychological basis of traits and types.
4. Define Behavioural Assessment. Discuss common 3+7

characteristics and assumptions of Behavioural Assessment
methods.
SECTION - B
5. Discuss Cattell's Trait Approach. 6
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6. What are projective techniques ? Describe 2+4 classification of
projective techniques.
7. Describe operant behaviour as stated by Skinner. 3+3 Discuss

schedules of reinforcement.
6
8. Describe testing and measurement concepts in personality
assessment.
6
9. Explain in detail Case Study method.
SECTION - C
about 100 words each. 2x3=6
10. Thematic Apperception Test
11. Defense mechanisms
12. Self Report Inventory
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MASTER OF ARTS
(PSYCHOLOGY) Term-End
Examination June, 2017
AND ASSESSMENT
SECTION - A

1. Define Personality. Discuss in detail Eysenck's 10 type trait

hierarchy.
2. Describe Albert Bandura's Social Learning 10 Theory.
3. What do you understand by functional 4+6

autonomy ? Discuss the attributes of psychologically
mature adults as proposed by Allport.
4. Elucidate observation and situational tests as 5+5 techniques of

behavioural assessments.
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SECTION - B
any four of the following questions in
Answer
5. Describe social acceptance and social deprivation 3+3 as

environmental factors that influence personality development.
6
6. Discuss the relationship between genes and personality.
7. Describe the neurotic needs as stated by Homey. 6
8. Explain Projective techniques. Describe its 2+4 classification

given by Lindzay.
9. Discuss in detail NEO-Personality Inventory. 6

SECTION - C
10. Surface traits and Source traits
11. Defense Mechanisms
12.Ayurvedic Body Types 3
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ASSESSMENT
SECTION - A

1. Define Personality. Discuss in detail the trait
approach proposed by Allport. 3+7
2. Discuss the stages of psychosexual development 10 proposed

by Freud.
3. Discuss in detail the neurophysiological basis of 10 traits

and types.
4. Explain self report inventory. Describe measures

to avoid faking and methods to overcome
weaknesses in self report inventories. 4+6
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SECTION - B
about 250 words each : 4x6 =24
5. Elucidate the Five Factor Model.
6. Explain the term Personification. Describe the

2+4 developmental epochs of Sullivan.
7. Discuss in detail the principles of observational 6

learning.
8. Define behavioural assessment and discuss its

2+4 common characteristics and assumptions.
9. Explain interview method. Describe its strengths

3+3 and weaknesses.
SECTION - C
10. Thematic Apperception Test. 3
11. Reciprocal determinism. 3
12. Validity. 3
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1. Explain any two methods of personality 10
assessment.
2. Discuss the relationship between genes and 10

personality.
3. Discuss the Dynamic model of personality by 1

Sigmund Freud. 0
4. Explain Albert Bandura's social learning Theory. 10
5. Discuss the state /trait approach to personality. 10

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6. Discuss the meaning and purpose of personality
10 assessment.
7. Write a note on self report personality 10

inventories.
8. Describe Rorschach's test of personality and 6+4

discuss its strengths and weaknesses.
9. Define Behavioural Assessment and explain its

3+7 characteristics and assumptions.
10. Write notes of any two of the following : 10

(a) Apperceptive test of personality
(b) Principles of classical conditioning
(c) Personality profile.
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ASSESSMENT

1. Explain the concept of personality and discuss the10

influence of psychological factors on personality.
2. Discuss in detail Cattell's Trait Approach. 10

3. Describe Sullivan's theory of personality. 10
4. Discuss the principles of observational learning10 in the

context of personality.
5. Explain in detail operant behaviour and schedules10 of

reinforcement.
6. Explain in detail Carl Roger's theory of10 personality.

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7. Write a note on the measurement of the Big Five 10
Inventory (BFI).
8.
Discuss the history of personality assessment 10
9. Highlight various concepts in testing and measurement

of personality. 10
10. Define behavioural assessment and discuss its

common characteristics and assumptions. 10
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ASSESSMENT

1. Define Personality and discuss in detail, biological 10

factors that influence the development of personality.
2. Describe Guilford's Trait Theory of personality. 10
3. Explain in detail, projective techniques with 10 suitable

examples.
4. Discuss the developmental stages of Proprium as 10

described by Allport.
5. Discuss in detail, the Big Five Inventory. 10
6. Explain the concepts of testing and measurement 10 of

Personality.
7. Describe the meaning and purpose of interview 10

method with a focus on its strengths and weaknesses.
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8. Discuss the psychoanalytic theory of personality. 10
9. Critically evaluate Bandura's Social Learning 10 theory

of Personality.
10. Write short notes (any two) : 10

(a) Self-actualization.
(b) Self Report Inventories.
(c) Eysenck's Type/Trait theory.
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December, 2014
MPC-003 : PERSONALITY THEORIES
AND ASSESSMENT

1. Describe biological factors that lead to 5+5 development

of personality. Highlight the most significant biological
factor according to you. Give reason.
2. Differentiate between Eysenck's type/trait 10 hierarchy

and Guilford's trait theory.
3. Highlight the nomothetic versus ideographic 10 debate in

personality.
4. Discuss the patterns of neurotic needs as described 10 by

Karen Homey.
5. Discuss in detail the principles of classical 10

conditioning as stated by Ivan Pavlov.
6. Highlight the relevance of deficiency needs and 10 growth

needs in the development of personality.
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7. Describe the significance of Allport's concept of 10
'propium' in describing personality.
8. Discuss in detail the meaning and purpose of 3+7

personality testing. What do you understand by
observation method ?
9. Differentiate between participative and 3+7

nonparticipative observation technique.
10. Critically analyze interview method and also 10

discuss briefly about various interviewing techniques.
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MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Answer any two of the following questions in about

1. Define Personality. Discuss the relationship

2. Explain Albert Bandura's Social Learning

4. Discuss the projective techniques with suitable

Answer any four of the following questions in about

5. Explain any two psychological factors personality

6. Discuss Guilford's Trait theory . 6

8. Discuss the hierarchy of needs theory by

9. Discuss various types of behavioural

Write short notes on any two of the following in about

11. Vicarious Learning 3

M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

Note : (i) Answer any five questions.

1. Define personality and explain the influence of 10

2. Explain in detail Allport's trait theory of 10

3. Discuss Skinner's learning theory of personality. 10

4. Explain the concepts of reciprocal determinism 10

5. Discuss the humanistic approach to personality 10 by

7. Describe the neurophysiological basis of traits and10

8. Explain the meaning and purpose of personality 10

10. Explain projective techniques and discuss their 10

M.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY (MAPC)

MPC-003 : PERSONALITY : THEORIES AND

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : (i) Answer any five questions.

1. Define personality and discuss in detail , 10 psychological

2. Describe Eysenck's Typel Truit Hierarchy. 10

3. Describe in detail personality inventories with 10 suitable

4.What are Ayurvedic Body Types ? Explain. 10

5. Discuss the neurophysiological basis of traits and 10 types.

7. Discuss the case study method and highlight its10

strengths and weaknesses.

8. Describe the principles of observational learning.

9. Discuss Abraham Maslow's humanistic approach 10 to

10. Elucidate Carl Roger's theory of personality. 10

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry

1. Discuss various environmental factors that

6. Discuss the Humanistic approach of Personality

7. Discuss in detail the neurophysiological

8. Discuss the concept of validity and its relevance

9. Differentiate between self report inventories and

MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)

MPC-003 : PERSONALITY : THEORIES AND

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

1. Define Personality. Discuss the various issues

2. Explain the social foundation of personality by

3. Describe the concept of traits and personal

4. Discuss self-report personality tests with

Note : Answer any four of the following questions in

5. Explain two environmental factors of personality

7. Describe Freud's stages of psychosexual

8. Explain schedules of reinforcement. 6

9. Describe the common characteristics and assumptions