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MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(MAPC)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
MPCE-012 : PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : All Sections are compulsory.
Section—A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

about 450 words each. 2×10=20
1. Discuss the common fallacies and pitfalls in

psychological testing and assessment. 10
2. Describe mental status examination. 10
3. Discuss any two measures of intelligence. 5+5
4. Explain the administration and application of

Thematic Apperception Test. 5+5
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Section—B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions

in about 250 words each. 4×6=24
5. Elucidate the phases in delivering psychological

treatment. 6
6. Describe any two types of interviews conducted

by a psychologist. 6
7. Explain the uses of neurological assessment. 6
8. Discuss the reliability and validity of Rorschach

scores. 6
9. Describe California Psychological Inventory. 6
Section—C
Note : Write short notes on any two from the

following in about 100 words each. 2×3=6
10. Assessment in vocational guidance testing and

job placement 3
11. Use of test batteries 3
12. Structure of intellect assessments 3
MPCE–012
MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)
June, 2022
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : All sections are compulsory.
SECTION A
Answer any two of the following questions in about

450 words each : 210=20
1. Describe the various formats of self-report

inventories. 10
2. Discuss the specific types of assessment. 10
3. How is creativity assessed ? Describe subsections

of creativity measures. 4+6
4. Explain the administration and scoring of

Rorschach Test. 10
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION B
Answer any four of the following questions in about
250 words each : 46=24
5. Differentiate between Descriptive assessments

and Prediction assessments. 6
6. Elucidate the skills and techniques required in

an interview. 6
7. Define Abstract Attitude. Explain the

characteristics of tests of abstraction. 2+4
8. What does Thematic Apperception Test measure ?

Discuss its reliability and validity. 3+3
9. Describe any two objective personality tests. 3+3
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SECTION C
Write short notes on any two of the following in about
100 words each : 23=6
10. Confirmation Bias 3
11. Adlerian Theory of Counselling 3
12. Precautions in Children’s Apperception Test 3
MPCE-012 3 P.T.O.
December, 2021
SECTION A

450 words each : 210=20
1. Discuss measurement of personality and

psychological functioning. Describe MMPI and
what it measures. 5+5
2. Describe in detail the Rorschach Inkblot Test. 10
3. Describe the instruments of cognitive

functioning. 10
4. Describe the tests used in neuropsychological

assessment. 10
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION B
250 words each : 46=24
5. Elucidate the formats used in self-report

inventories. 6
6. Describe the skills and techniques required in

interviewing. 6
7. Explain the categories and basic assumptions of

projective techniques. 6
8. Describe Performance (Sorting) tests and Colour

Sorting tests for assessment of conceptual
thinking. 6
9. Define implicit memory and discuss the tests for

measuring the same. 2+4
MPCE-012 2
SECTION C
10. Uncertain Gate-keeping 3
11. Applications of Psychodiagnostic Testing 3
12. Self and Interpersonal Functioning Continuum 3
MPCE-012 3 P.T.O.
June, 2021
SECTION A

450 words each : 210=20
1. Define Psychodiagnostics. Discuss the various

data sources for psychological assessment. 3+7
2. Describe Wechsler scales for adults (WAIS III),

its administration and scoring. 10
3. Discuss the nature of projective tests and their

measurement and standardization. 5+5
4. Discuss ethical issues in assessment. 10
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION B
250 words each : 46=24
5. Discuss the phase of planning, conducting and

evaluating therapy in Clinical Psychology. 6
6. Elucidate the purpose and areas to be covered in

diagnostic interview. 6
7. Define Abstract Attitude and its characteristics.

Delineate the characteristics of test of
Abstraction. 3+3
8. Define Memory. Differentiate between explicit and

implicit memory. 6
9. Explain Torrance Test of Creative Thinking. 6
MPCE-012 2
SECTION C
10. Disguised Field Observations 3
11. Computer Assisted Interviews 3
12. Children’s Apperception Test 3
MPCE-012 3 P.T.O.

(MAPC)
December, 2020
Section—A
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

about 450 words each. 2×10=20
1. Describe psychodiagnostic assessment. Discuss

the specific types of assessment. 3+7
2. Critically discuss the measurement of memory.

10
3. Give an overview of tests of abstract
reasoning. 10
4. Discuss the formats and types of Interview. 4+6
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Section—B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions
in about 250 words each. 4×6=24
5. Describe the general guidelines for writing

psychological report. 6
6. Discuss the application of psychological

assessment. 6
7. Define creativity. Discuss the measures of

creativity. 2+4
8. Give a description of administration and

scoring of Rorschach test. 3+3
9. Explain the concept of personality and

psychological functioning in personality testing.
Section—C
Note : Write short notes on any two from the
following in about 100 words each. 2×3=6
10. Use of personality assessment as treatment. 3
11. Analogue observation. 3
12. Mental Status Examination. 3
MPCE–012 3,950

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June, 2020
Section—A
Note :Answer any two from the following

questions in about 450 words each.
1. Discuss the importance of interview in clinical

assessments. Describe the skills and techniques
required for effective interviewing. 3+7
2. Explain the role of psychological assessment in

deciding, planning, conducting and evaluating
therapy. 10
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3. Describe the characteristics of teats of
abstraction. Give a description of any two tests
and highlight the limitations and cross-cultural
considerations. 4+6
4. Describe self-report inventory highlighting its

strengths and weaknesses. Discuss the various
formats of self-report inventory. 3+7
Section—B
Note : Answer any four from the following
questions in about 250 words each.
5. Differentiate between psychodiagnostic

assessment and psychiatric consultation.
Describe the application of psychodiagnostic
testing. 2+4
6. What is a test battery ? Discuss its uses. 2 + 4
7. Discuss the questions and controversies

connecting the IQ testing. 6
8. Discuss the various categories and basic

assumptions of projective techniques. 3+3
131
Define personality testing. Discuss any two
objective tests of gersonality. 2+4
Section—C
Note :Write short notes on any two from the
following in about 100 words each.
10. Cognitive Assessment.
11. Addiction Assessment. 3
12. Perfect Conditions Fallacy. 3
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December, 2019

SECTION A

450 words each : 2x10=20
1. What are the characteristics of tests of
abstraction ? Discuss the specialised tests of
abstract reasoning and.concrete behaviour. 4+6
2. Explain the measurement of personality and
psychological functioning. Discuss any one
objective measure of personality testing. 5+5
3. Discuss the general guidelines for writing a
psychological report. 10
4. Discuss the mental status examination in
psychodiagnostics. What are the specific areas to
cover in mental status examination ? 5+5
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SECTION B

5. Discuss any two projective tests. 3+3
6. What do you understand by psychological

assessment in clinical context ? Discuss the
practical application of psychological assessment. 3+3
7. Describe Wechsler's scales for children. 3+3
8. Define creativity. Explain Torrance test of creative

thinking. 2+4
9. Discuss the areas to be covered in a diagnostic

interview. 6
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SECTION C

100 words each :
2x3=6
10. Projective Drawings
3
11. Psychophysiological Assessment
3
12. Explicit and Implicit Memory
3
MPCE-012 3 4,000
No. of Printed Pages : 3 IMPCE-0121
June, 2019
MPCE-012: PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS
Time: 2 lwurs Maximum Marks : 50
SECTION A

450 words each: 2x10=20
1. Discuss the various stages in psychodiagnostic

assessment. 10
2. Elucidate the · various types of interviews

conducted by clinical psychologists. 10
3. Discuss ethical issues in assessment. 10

4. Trace the historical development of intelligence
assessment. Elucidate Wechsler scales for adults.
4+6
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SECTION B
of the following questions in about
Answer any four
4x6=24
250 words each :
5. Discuss Neuropsychological testing.
6. Discuss the application of Thematic Apperception

6
Test.
7. Discuss the various controversies with regard to

6
IQ testing.
8. Define memory. Elucidate the assessment of

6
different memory systems.
9. Discuss the format for writing psychological

report.
MPCE-012 2
SECTION C

10. The Sixteen Personality Factor (16PF) 3
11. Disguised field observations 3
12. Invasion of privacy 3
MPCE-012 3 4,000

December, 2018

SECTION - A
Answer any two from the following questions in
about 450 words each: 2x10=20
1. Discuss various ethical concerns in assessment. 10
2. Discuss the four sequential phases in delivering 10

psychological treatment.
3. What is the purpose of 'Diagnostic Assessment' ? 4+6

Differentiate between descriptive assessment and
predictive assessment.
4. Discuss any three tests of intelligence. 10
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SECTION - B
Answer any four questions from the following in
about 250 words each : 4x6=24
5. Discuss two objective tests of personality testing. 3+3
6. Describe assessment in vocational guidance 6

testing and job selection.
7. Explain the various characteristics of tests of 3+3

abstraction. Examine the cross cultural
considerations and accommodations for persons
with disability.
8. Discuss the different areas of diagnostic interview. 6
9. Describe Rorschach Test. 6
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following
questions in about 100 words each. 2x3=6
10. Direct observation. 3
11. Mental status Examination. 3
12. Crisis Interviews. 3
MPCE-012 2
o MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)

June, 2018
Time : 2 lwurs Maximum Marks : 50

SECTION - A
Answer any two from the following questions in
1. What are self-report inventories? Describe the 2+8
various formats of self-report inventories.
2. Differentiate between psychological assessment 4+6

and psychological testing. Briefly explain the
theories of counselling.
3. What is assessment interview ? Discuss the 3+7

various skills and techniques used in assessment
interviews.
4. Describe Minnesota Multiphasic Personality 5+5

Inventory and Edwards Personal Preference
Schedule as measures of Personality•
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION - B
Answer any four from the following questions in
5. Discuss the various data sources for psychological 6

assessment.
6. Explain 'invasion of privacy' and 'informed 3+3

consent' as ethical issues in assessment.
7. Discuss Raven's Progressive Matrices and 3+3

Kaufman's AssessMent Battery for children as
measures of intelligence.
8. Give a description of Children's Apperception 6

Test.
9. Describe the areas to be covered in diagnostic 6

interview.
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two from the following
questions in about 100 words each : 2x3=6
10. Use of Test Batteries 3
11. Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System 3
12. Addiction Assessments 3
MPCE-012 2

December, 2017

SECTION -A
Answer any two of the following questions in

1. Define psychodiagnostics. Discuss the application 3+7
of psychological assessment in clinical practice.
2. Explain the v arious skills and techniques of 10

interview.
3. Describe Halstead Category Test and the 5+5

Hanfmann Kasanin concept formation test.
4. Define cognitive testing. With suitable example 3+7

indicate how the data from tests of cognitive
functions are utilized.
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following questions in

5. Describe referral and indicate the factors that 2+4
influence the clinician's response to the same.
6. Discuss the areas to be covered in diagnostic 6

interview.
7. Delineate the general guidelines for writing 6

psychological report.
8. Elucidate Raven's Progressive Matrices and the 3+3

Differential Ability Scales (DAS).
9. Discuss the reliability and validity of Rorschach 6

scores.
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following in

10. Disguised field observation. 3
11. Kaufmann's Assessment Battery for children. 3
12. Sentence Completion Test. 3
MPCE-012 2
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June, 2017
Time: 2 lwurs Maximum Marks : 50
Note: All sections are compulsory.
SECTION-A
1. Discuss the various formats of self-report 10
inventories.
2. Discuss in detail prediction assessment 10
3. Describe the various measures of Intelligence. 10
4. Elucidate the test of implicit and explicit memory. 5+5
SECTION- B

5. Discuss the variable domains of psychological 6
assessment.
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6. What are the future perspectives of behavioural 6
assessment ?
7. Explain Tonance Test of Creative Thinking 6

(TTCT).
8. Discuss the basic assumptions and merits of 3+3

projective tests.
9. Discuss California Psychological Inventory. 6
SECTION - C

10. Invasion of privacy 3
11. Exit Interview 3
12. Luria Nebraska Battery 3
MPCE-012 2

December, 2016

SECTION - A
1. Discuss the contributions of Psychological 10

assessment in delivering psychological treatment.
2. Elucidate the characteristics, administration and

scoring of Stanford - Binet scale. 3+4+3
3. Explain the various skills and techniques of 10

interview.
4. Discuss the various alternative procedures to 10

Thematic Apperception Test.
SECTION - B
5. Define and describe unobtrusive observation. 6
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6. Describe abstract attitude. What are the 3+3
characteristics of Tests of Abstraction ?
7. What are the areas to be covered in Diagnostic 6

Interview ?
8. Discuss the Models of Psychological Reports. 6
9. Discuss the current status and future prospects 6

of the Rorschach Test.
SECTION - C
10. Actuarial and biographical data 3
11. Differential Ability Scales 3
12. Purpose of neuropsychological assessment. 3
MPCE-012 2
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June, 2016
Time : 2 lwurs Maximum Marks : 50

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

in about 450 words each: 2x10=20
1. Define psychodiagnostics. Explain atleast five data 3+7

sources for psychological assessment.
2. Discuss the history of Intelligence Assessment.

Describe the W echslev scales for children and
Raven's Progressive Matrices. 4+3+3
3. Explain Mental Status Examination. 10
4. Describe the format for psychological report by 10

citing suitable examples.
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following questions

in about 250 words each : 4x6=24
5. Describe the APA Code of Ethics for psychology. 6
6. Discuss the assessment of different memory 6

systems.
7. Differentiate between psychodiagnostic 2+4

assessment and psychiatric consultation. Discuss
the application of psychodiagnostic testing.
8. Describe TAT with an example. What does the 3+3

TAT measure ?
9. Discuss any two personality inventories. 3+3
SECTION - C
Write short notes on any two of the following

in about 100 words each : 2x3=6
10. Strengths and weaknesses of Self - report 3

Inventory
11. Colour Sorting Tests 3
12. Exit Interview 3
MPCE-012 2
No. of Printed Pages: 3 I MPCE-012 I
December, 2015
SECTION A

1. Discuss the fallacies and pitfalls of psychological

assessment. 10
2. Describe the various skills and techniques of
interview. 10
3. What is cognitive testing? Discuss the utility of
data from tests of cognitive functions.· 2+8
4. Describe the nature, administration and scoring

of the Rorschach Test. 10
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION B
5. Discuss the practical application of psychological

assessment. 6
6. Describe the Raven's Progressive Matrices Test. 6
7. Write a note on Halstead Category Test.
8. Provide a description of the Edwards Personal

Preference Schedule. 6
9. Discuss the application of Thematic Apperception

Test. 6
MPCE-012 2
SECTION C

10. Application of Psychodiagnostic Testing 3
11. Unobtrusive Observation
12. Tests of Explicit Memory
MPCE-012 3 4,000
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Term-End Es-amination
June, 2015
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks: 50
Note : AU sections are compulsory.
SECTION A

1. What is 'Addiction Assessment' ? Describe the

Functional Assessment of Mental Health and
Addiction (FAMHA). 3+7
2. Write in detail about the contents of the

Summary and Recommendations in a
Psychological Report. 10
3. Discuss the uses of Neuropsychological

Assessment. 10
4. Describe the various alternative apperception

procedures. 10
MPCE-012 1 P.T.O.
SECTION B
5. Differentiate between descriptive assessment and

predictive assessment.
6. Elucidate diagnostic and crisis interview. 6
7. Describe the Twenty Questions Task.
8. Define Creativity. Explain Torrance test of

Creativity. 2+4
9. Discuss the concepts of measurement

personality and psychological functioning. 6
MPCE-012 2
SECTION C
10. Variable domains of psychological assessment 3
11. Informed Consent 3
12. Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational Battery 3
MPCE-012 3 3,000

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No. of Printed Pages : 2 MPCE-012

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : All Sections are compulsory.

Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

1. Discuss the common fallacies and pitfalls in

2. Describe mental status examination. 10

3. Discuss any two measures of intelligence. 5+5

4. Explain the administration and application of

Note : Answer any four of the following questions

5. Elucidate the phases in delivering psychological

6. Describe any two types of interviews conducted

7. Explain the uses of neurological assessment. 6

8. Discuss the reliability and validity of Rorschach

9. Describe California Psychological Inventory. 6

Note : Write short notes on any two from the

10. Assessment in vocational guidance testing and

11. Use of test batteries 3

12. Structure of intellect assessments 3

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : All sections are compulsory.

Answer any two of the following questions in about

1. Describe the various formats of self-report

2. Discuss the specific types of assessment. 10

3. How is creativity assessed ? Describe subsections

4. Explain the administration and scoring of

5. Differentiate between Descriptive assessments

6. Elucidate the skills and techniques required in

7. Define Abstract Attitude. Explain the

8. What does Thematic Apperception Test measure ?

9. Describe any two objective personality tests. 3+3

10. Confirmation Bias 3

11. Adlerian Theory of Counselling 3

12. Precautions in Children’s Apperception Test 3

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : All sections are compulsory.

Answer any two of the following questions in about

1. Discuss measurement of personality and

2. Describe in detail the Rorschach Inkblot Test. 10

3. Describe the instruments of cognitive

4. Describe the tests used in neuropsychological

5. Elucidate the formats used in self-report

6. Describe the skills and techniques required in

7. Explain the categories and basic assumptions of

8. Describe Performance (Sorting) tests and Colour

9. Define implicit memory and discuss the tests for

10. Uncertain Gate-keeping 3

11. Applications of Psychodiagnostic Testing 3

12. Self and Interpersonal Functioning Continuum 3

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : All sections are compulsory.

Answer any two of the following questions in about

1. Define Psychodiagnostics. Discuss the various

2. Describe Wechsler scales for adults (WAIS III),

3. Discuss the nature of projective tests and their

4. Discuss ethical issues in assessment. 10

5. Discuss the phase of planning, conducting and

6. Elucidate the purpose and areas to be covered in