Foundations of Psychology:

Syllabus/ Topic Year Questions

1 1. Introduction: 2011 Describe the key assumptions on which psychology claims to
Definition of Psychology; 2011 be a science.
What is social constructionism? How does it challenge the
Historical antecedents of Psychology
and trends in the 21st century; 2011 mainstream
Examine thepsychology?
concerns for control, measurement and artifacts,
Psychology and scientific methods; and also indicate the threats
2012 Elucidate the contributions ofthey pose toGallon
Sir Francis the development
in shaping of
Psychology in relation to other social
sciences and natural sciences; 2013 psychology.
How do novices differ from experts ?
Application of Psychology to societal 2013 Critically evaluate the cognitive approach to the study of
problems. 2013 psychological
The discipline phenomena.
of psychology has grown and developed
2014 through debate
Explain how thebetween
creation those who held that
of superordinate it should
goals be in
can help
2014 resolving social
What social andconflicts.
psychological factors come in the way of
2015 population control intoIndia?
Why is it important understand psychological processes for
2015 Keeping in view the strife science
other disciplines of social ? social situation, discuss
in current
2016 how a psychologist
Explain can contribute
how the fundamental towards providing
understanding of psychology is
helpful in the resolution of societal problems.
2016 Describe how you used psychology to solve a social problem.
2017 Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour. Evaluate.
2019 citing research evidence , bring out the role of culural factors
2019 in socialization
Explain the role of hypothesis in psychological researches
2019 with suitableofe.g.
The edifice behaviourism was built in loopholes of
2019 How did structuralism in
teleological approach psychoanalysis.
contribute Evaluate. of
to the development
psychology as a discipline? Evaluate

2 2. Methods of Psychology: 2010 Under what conditions would a researcher prefer to use
Types of research: Descriptive, 2010 focused groupdoes
In what ways discussion over interviewing?
an experimental design differ from a quasi-
evaluative, diagnostic and prognostic;
Methods of Research: Survey, 2011 experimental design?
Suggest a plan of an experimental study to evaluate the effect
observation, case-study and of compensatory education
2012 Discuss the criteria on academic
of question-writing in aachievement of
survey research.
experiments;
Characteristics of experimental design 2013 What is ethnocentrism ? How is it reflected in psychological
and non-experimental design, Quasi- 2015 research
How far is?it correct to state that most of the problems of
experimental designs; 2015 psychology
It is believedcan
thatbenon-experimental
addressed moredesigns
adequately by adopting
are more relevant
Focussed group discussions,
brain storming, 2016 for
How explaining the emerging
can confounding issues
variables like social
invalidate theevils that are
apparent
grounded theory approach. 2016 results
Discuss,ofwith
an experiment?
suitable examples, the key characteristics of
2017 How can you usebetween-groups
within-group and designs. to promote use of
'Focus Group Discussion'
2018 toilets
Why isintherural areas of
principle ? random assignment of participants

2019 used in experimental

Differentiate between method? How do experimenter
the experimental and quasi- effects
2019 experimental designs.
Explain the role Evaluate
of hypothesis in the applicationsresearches
psychological of quasi-

2019 with suitableand

"Diagnostic e.g.prognostic research are complementary to
each other" Explain with suitable e.g.

3 3. Research Methods: 2010 What are the problems a researcher is likely to face in making
Major steps in Psychological research causal inferences if the researcher were to use a single-group
(problem statement, hypothesis
formulation, research designs,
sampling, tools of data collection,
analysis and interpretation and report
3 3. Research Methods:
Major steps in Psychological research 2012 Bring out the difference between 'sampling error' and 'error in
(problem statement, hypothesis
formulation, research designs, 2012 sampling'.
Discuss theHow 'sampling
three error' is reduced
basic conditions for using?'t'-test of
sampling, tools of data collection, 2012 significance.
Compare LISRELDescribe at least with
programme five different uses in
that of SPSS of the
't'-test with
analysis and interpretation and report
writing) 2013 analysis
What areofthe
multivariate data.to be met by psychological
requirements
Fundamental versus applied 2015 assessment toolsoffor
Under what kind offeringconditions
research accurate and useful
does measure
the use of
of factor
research; 2015 analysis become
With suitable necessary
examples, ? Discuss.
discuss the logic behind following the
Methods of data collect ion
( interview, observat ion, quest 2017 systematic steps
In a study, the in conducting
number psychological
of students intake in a research.
college
ionnaire); correlated very highly with violence. Explain the
2017 Evaluate "interview" as a method of data collection.research
Research designs (ex-post facto and
experimental); 2017 Which research design would you apply to prove that a
Application of statistical technique (t - 2018 particular method
What are the of teaching
assumptions yields best
underlying resultsDiscuss
ANOVA? ? Describe.
the
test, two way ANOVA correlation,
2018 conditions when two-way
How can different methods ANOVA is applied
of sampling and how
and data the be
collection
regression and factor analysis);
Item response theory. 2019 useful
Two-wayin impact
ANOVA evaluation of government
is not merely an addition of two one-way
ANOVAa. Describe and evaluate with examples.

4 4. Development of Human Behaviour: 2010 You are the head of an office in which employees habitually
Growth and development; 2010 come
Brieflylate and leave
suggest early. Suggest
how well-being of thea elderly
behaviour
can modification
be promoted.
Principles of development,
Role of genetic and environmental 2010 How can biological aging be modified with the help of
factors in determining human 2010 environmental
What is likely tofactors?
happen if a person is asked to behave in a
behaviour;
Influence of cultural factors in 2010 manner
How do contrary to theand
task similarity attitude the person
modality holds?
influence Explain on
dual-task
socialization; 2010 performance?
Discuss the stages of psychosexual development according
Life span development - 2010 to Freud.
What are the stages of cognitive development according to
Characteristics, development tasks, Piaget?
promoting psychological well-being 2011 How does the brain mediate between the genotype and the
across major stages of the life span 2011 phenotype
Compare the forIndian
psychological characteristics?
and western constructions of ‘Self’ with
reference to cross-cultural studies and bring
2011 Critically evaluate the role of parenting style, out
peertheir
group and
2012 media in identity
Describe the roleformation during
of epigenetic adolescence.
model in determining human
behaviour.
2012 Examine the impact of cultural factors on socialization
2013 process amongaffect
How do genes children.
development ?
2013 Discuss the importance of early relationship for
2014 developmental outcomes
Bring out the key in the light
developmental of researches
challenges fac ed by
by Bowlby
2014 adolescents in the
'Every function cognitive
in the and social domaips.
child's development appears twice : first
on social level and later, on the individual level.
2014 Discuss how happiness may influence psychological "-Vygotsky
well-
2014 being and health. conditions keep the poor in a socially
What psychological
2014 disadvantaged state? consequences of social disadvantage
How can the adverse
2014 be alleviated
What ? stereotypes in India ? How do they feed into
are gender
2015 gender
Discussdiscrimination ?
the role of socio-cultural factors in promotion of well-
2015 being across
“Children are major
not bomstages
with of life-span. they learn them from
stereotypes;
2015 their family,
Describe peers,stages
Piaget’s media ofand society.”—
cognitive Discuss. Critique
development.
2016 his theory. psychologists often use computer as an analogy to
"Cognitive
2016 explain
Identify the
the relation betweenchanges
most important cognition and
that brain."
occur Discuss.
during
2016 adolescence
Critically evaluate Erikson's stages of Psychosocial
2016 development.
Describe the parenting styles that are used in raising a normal
child.
 2017 Do you think subliminal messages can actually lead to
2017 significant
How wouldchanges in Operant
you apply attitudesConditioning
or behaviourtechnique
? Cite research
for
2017 toilet training
Whatever we to a 3-year-old
are, boyof?Genes. Discuss.
it is because
2018 According to Piaget, the egocentric preschooler is not
2019 intentionally 'inconsiderate'
What is the significance but rather has
of attachment difficultyintaking
to parents social &
2019 emotional well-being
Citing research of the bring
evidences, child ? Illustrate
out the rolefrom perspective
of cultural factors
in socialization.
2018 Differentiate between various developmental tasks of young
men and women in India.

5 5. Sensation, Attention and 2010 Discuss the role of monocular and binocular cues in depth
Perception: 2010 perception.
What is sensory adaptation? Explain with examples.
Sensation: concepts of threshold,
absolute and difference thresholds, 2011 What do illusions tell about the nature of perception?
signal-detection and vigilance; 2011 Contrast bottom-up and top-down theories of perception.
Factors influencing attention
including set and characteristics of 2011 How does signal-detection theory envisage the decision
stimulus; 2012 process? In 'pay-off
Discuss the what other areas
matrix' in of psychology
relation can it be
to the signal applied?
detection
Definition and concept of perception, 2012 theory.
Describe Broadbent's filter theory of attention. Why this
biological factors in perception;
Perceptual organization-influence of 2012 elegant theory turned
valuate °duplicity outoftovision.
theory' be inadequate ? Comment upon
Cite experimental
past experiences, 2015 evidences
Demonstratein support of thisexamples
with suitable theory. how the signal detection
perceptual defence-factors influencing
space and depth perception, size 2015 theory
Do the has helped
cultural in modifying
settings the
influence process
the of vigilance.
understanding and
estimation and perceptual readiness; 2016 evaluation of phenomenon
Describe the meanings of external stimuli
of subliminal ? Provideand
perception suitable
The plasticity of perception;
2017 explain
How areit we
withable
reference to thethe
to perceive concepts
world inofthree
backward marking
Extrasensory perception;
Culture and perception, 2018 dimensions
Explain and when ourevaluate
critically eyes arethe
capable of sensing
phenomenon only
of perceptual
Subliminal perception. 2018 defence.
Discuss signal detection theory and explain its applications.
2018 Perception is plastic. However, it may also be affected by
2019 innate tendencies.
Citing examples Critically
from evaluate.
life situations, explain the phenomenon
2019 of
Whyperceptual
do most organisation.
people experience geometrical illusions?
Explain from psychological perspective.
2019 Discuss the effect of stimulus deprivation on human behaviour
2019 with
How empirical
do we see evidences.
the objects in 3 dimensions? Discuss the
2019 How do env factorsthe
factors influencing same. the sensation of hunger?
determine
Illustrate with e.g.

6 6. Learning: 2010 Comment on the impact of immediate and delayed

Concept and theories of learning 2011 reinforcement on learning.
Distinguish between negative reinforcement and punishment.
(Behaviourists, Gestaltalist and
Information processing models); 2011 Indicate the consequences
Discuss the limitations of punishment
of learned in the context as
helplessness of
The Processes of extinction, 2012 demonstrated in classic experiment
With suitable examples, on dogs.
critically evaluate Find
both out itsand
primary
discrimination and generalization;
Programmed learning, 2012 secondary reinforcements
Discuss various, dimensions and
ofbring outprocesses
thought their role inin relation
probability learning, 2013 to concept.
Describe different reinforcement schedules and indicate their
self-instructional learning, 2014 effects on the
Enumerate· strength
the factorsof learning.
that can impact upon the teaching-
concepts; learning process in rural India.
Types and the schedules of
reinforcement, escape, avoidance
and punishment,
modeling and social learning.
 discrimination and generalization;
Programmed learning,
probability learning,
self-instructional learning,
concepts;
Types and the schedules of 2014 What are the psychological disadvantages of learning in the
reinforcement, escape, avoidance 2014 distant
How can mode through
teachers helpITincompared to classroom
meeting the learning
educational needs ?of a
and punishment,
modeling and social learning. 2015 child suffering
Describe from elements
the basic ADHD? of observation and bring out the

2015 implications
Evaluate theofnotion
the dimension of participation
of programmed in observational
learning and describe its
2015 relevance for modem
Review Bandura’s daylearning
social education with and
theory suitable examples*
evaluate its
impact on understanding aggression as a result of
2016 How far do you agree with the contention that a moremedia

2017 preferred activity

Distinguish betweencannegative
be used reinforcement
to reinforce a less
and preferred
punishment.
Do you think punishment is an effective way to modify
2017 How would you apply Operant Conditioning technique for
2017 toilet
Whichtraining to adesign
research 3-year-old
wouldboy
you? apply to prove that a
2018 particular
Examine howmethod of teaching
probability yields
learning best results
is different from? other
Describe.
types
2018 of learning Give
Differentiate examples.
between positive and negative types of
reinforcement and punishment. Describe
2019 Define 'concept'. Illustrate different how
types of these could
concepts and be
2019 processes involved
What is vicarious in formation
learning? of the
Discuss its same.
applications in
acquisition of emotional responses.
2019 "Discrimination and generalisation are two complementary
processes in skill learning." Discuss with reference to operant

7 7. Memory: 2010 Discuss the levels of processing framework of memory and

Encoding and remembering; 2010 the relevant
Explain supporting
anterograde research
amnesia withevidence.
special reference to the
Short term memory,
Long term memory, 2010 classical
How would case
youofprocess
HM. information for maintaining it for long-
Sensory memory, 2011 term usage?
On what grounds are STM and LTM distinguished?
Iconic memory,
Echoic memory: 2011 How the principles of encoding help enhancing the use of
The Multistore model, levels of 2011 mnemonic devices?
How does level of processing model differ from multistore and
processing; 2012 working
Comparememory models?
Sperling's Explain.with that of Neisser's
experiments
Organization and Mnemonic
techniques to improve memory; 2013 experiments
What factors in the studytoofthe
contribute sensory memory.
encoding What didinto
of information these
Theories of forgetting: decay, 2013 LTM ? and evaluate the modal model of short-term
Describe
interference and retrieval failure:
Metamemory; 2013 memory.
Compare template matching and feature detection accounts
Amnesia: Anterograde and 2014 of
Howpattern recognition.
can teachers help in meeting the educational needs of a
retrograde. child suffering from ADHD?show how the explicit and implicit
2015 Citing studies on amnesia
2015 memory systems
How far do are separate,
you agree with the contention that research
2016 findings
What doonyouinfant memoryby
understand can present? novel
amnesia approaches
Illustrate the types of
2016 amnesia
Describe with reference toofthe
the processing case of
sensory "H.M.'s
input brain how it is
and explain
2016 selected, organized
Give a critical andof
appraisal interpreted.
interference theory of forgetting
2016 and show
Explain thehow the process
phenomena of retrieval
of implicit and inhibition influencesAlso
explicit memories.
2017 critically
Explain the evaluate
role ofTulving's model ofand
meaningfulness long-term memory.
emotional arousal in
2017 encoding.
Why do weDiscuss
forget ?the implications
Differentiate of encoding
between specificity
anterograde and
retrograde amnesia.
2017 Explain the differences in information processing at various
2018 levels
"Human of memory
memory.isInnot
what
likeway is recall affected
information stored inby initial
a tape
2018 recorder or compact
Demonstrate disc." Critically
the importance evaluateand
of the shallow thedeep
statement
levels of
2019 processing in remembering.
Is amnesia merely With the
a phenomenon od help of daily
retrieval life
failure?
2019 Discuss in the
"Multistore light of
Memory empirical
model best evidences.
explains the nature of
2020 memory".
How does Evaluate the statement
prior knowledge in theoretical
shape encoding perspective &
in memory?
8 8. Thinking and Problem Solving: 2010 How would you process information for maintaining it for long-
Piaget's theory of cognitive 2010 term
Whatusage?
are the stages of cognitive development according to
development;
Concept formation processes; 2010 Piaget?
Discuss the role of heuristics 1n reasoning.
Information processing, 2011 Differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning, and
Reasoning and problem solving,
Facilitating and hindering factors in 2011 give
Whatreasons
are the for the preference
criteria of scientistHow
to identify creativity? towards
can ainductive
teacher
problem solving, 2012 promote
Enumeratecreativity
variousinmethods
the classroom setting?
of problem solving. Critically
Methods of problem solving: Creative evaluate their advantages and limitations
2014 Discuss the implications of employing group also.
decision-making
thinking and fostering creativity;
Factors influencing decision making 2014 in issues
What roleinvolving development
can mental imagery playin the Indian cultural
in enhancing the context.
and judgment; 2015 performance
What are the of sportspersons
general strategies? used
Discuss.
in problem solving ?
Recent trends.
2015 How do these
Describe differ
Piaget’s from domain-specific
stages proceduresCritique
of cognitive development. ?

2016 his
Showtheory.
your acquaintance with the cognitive approach to
2016 classical
Distinguishconditioning and describe
between mundane how classical
and exceptional conditioning
creativities
2016 and citingexamine
Critically suitable the
research evidences,
metacognitive describeinthe
processes problem
2017 solving. How do functional
Explain different fixednessprocesses
types of reasoning and mental set in
used interfere

2018 problem solving

Discuss how with theircan
psychology strengths and limitations.
be applied in solving the
2018 problem
Accordingofto
global climate
Piaget, change. preschooler is not
the egocentric
2018 intentionally 'inconsiderate'
Explain the use butheuristic
of availability rather has
anddifficulty taking
representativeness
2018 heuristic in problem
Do you think being insolving
a goodwith
moodthereduces
help of research studies.
your capacity to
process incoming information? Examine in the light of
2018 "Creativity refers to novel ideas that address some problems
2019 in a useful
Explain how way." Critically
divergent examine
thinking thefrom
differs statement and discuss
convergent
thinking. Discuss the methods to foster divergent thinking in

9 9. Motivation and Emotion: 2010 Discuss the constituents of emotional intelligence

Psychological and physiological basis 2010 Discuss the role of cognition in experiencing emotion in the
of motivation and emotion;
Measurement of motivation and 2011 light
How of experimental
does studies.
arousal theory explain human motivation?
emotion; 2011 What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic
Effects of motivation and emotion on
behaviour; 2011 motivation?
What are theExplain withofthe
functions help of examples.
emotions?
Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation; 2012 Is facial expression of emotion innate or acquired ? Support
Factors influencing intrinsic 2012 your answer
Evaluate with factors
various suitablewhich
evidence.
influence intrinsic motivation
motivation;
Emotional competence and the 2012 How would you measure emotion of an individual ? Discuss
related issues. 2013 the effect
Bring of emotion
out the on and
role of left behaviour.
right hemispheres in emotional
2013 experience.
What is intrinsic motivation ? Why it gets reduced if the
2014 person
Explain gets external reward
psychological for undertaking
characteristics a task that he or
of a successful
2014 entrepreneur.
What psychological motives have retarded economic
2014 development in India, according
How will you distinguish betweentoanxiety
some psychologists
and mood ?

2015 disorders ? disruption in retrieval processes due to anxiety,

Bring out the
2015 context andbetween
Distinguish repression.
extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Which
2015 one is more
Discuss powerful
the brain and why ?underlying hunger motive.
mechanisms
 2016 Explain motivational concepts with reference to homeostatic
2017 models.
Explain the role of meaningfulness and emotional arousal in
2017 encoding.
Why do someDiscuss thebehave
people implications of encoding
aggressively specificity
towards those who
defy social norms ? How can such aggressive behaviours
2017 Which needs should one be high on to be a successful be

2018 entrepreneur ? Explain

Are emotionally on the
competent basisinternally
people of Maslow's Hierarchy of
controlled?
2019 Explain. What
How do env are the
factors ways to enhance
determine intrinsic
the sensation motivation of
of hunger?
2019 Illustrate with e.g.
What in acheivement motivation? Discuss the projective
technique as a method for assessing
2020 Describe physiological and achievement
cognitive component of motivation.
emotion.

10 10. Intelligence and Aptitude: 2010 Discuss the constituents of emotional intelligence
Concept of intelligence and aptitude, 2010 Critically assess Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence.
Nature and theories of intelligence -
Spearman, Thurstone, Gullford 2010 Distinguish between IQ and deviation IQ.
Vernon, Sternberg and J.P; Das; 2010 Discuss different the concept of N Ach and methods which
Emotional Intelligence,
Social intelligence, 2011 have beenthe
Compare used to measure
model it. crystallized intelligence with
of fluid and
measurement of intelligence and 2011 the two factor
Describe theory of the
and evaluate Spearman.
model of intelligence proposed by
aptitudes, J. P. Das.
2012 Compare 'multi-factor' theory of intelligence with that of theory
concept of IQ, deviation IQ, constancy
of IQ; 2012 of 'multiple
Critically intelligences'.
evaluate the relationship between intelligence and
Measurement of multiple intelligence; 2013 Explicate Sternberg's view ofevidences
creativity. Cite experimental in and
intelligence support ofout
bring your
its
Fluid intelligence and crystallized
intelligence. 2014 implications for schooling.
What is the purpose of item analysis ? How would you carry it
out for a test of aptitude
2014 What different types of norms? will a psychologist need to
2015 develop
Evaluateathe
testutility
of general
of J.P.mental abilityinfor
Das’ model use in India ?the
understanding
2015 concept of intelligence.
Discuss briefly the evolution of factor theory of intelligence in
2015 the
Whatworks
is anofaptitude
Spearman, Thurstone
? Describe and Guilford.
the various tests of aptitudes.
2016 Explain the contribution of Salovey and Mayer with regard to
2016 the concept
Describe theofcharacteristics
emotional intelligence.
of Gardner's theory of
2016 intelligence.
Give a comparative account of information processing models
2017 of intelligence
Creative proposed
people by Sternberg
usually have and J.P.
high IQ scores butDas.
those with
2017 highest
AccordingIQ to
scores are not
Gardner's necessarily
theory, there isthe
nomost creative
one kind of general
intelligence for ranking individuals. Explain
2017 Can we determine a person's academic performance based
2018 only on IQhow
Describe score ? Explain.
J. P. Das' theory is distinct from other theories
of intelligence.
2019 How is Gardner's Theory of intelligence different from
2019 Spearman's
In what waystheory? Illustrate.
is deviation IQ different from traditional IQ?
Discuss.

11 11. Personality: 2010 What are the 'big five' personality factors? Critically examine
Definition and concept of personality; 2012 their conceptual
In which way IRTbasis.
is an improvement over classical test theory
Theories of personality
(psychoanalytical, sociocultural, 2012 ? Compare
What is the the two approaches
essence andtechnique
of a projective critically evaluate
? Critically
interpersonal, developmental, evaluate perceptive, apperceptive and productive
2013 What is the situationalist critique of trait psychology projective
?
humanistic, behaviouristic, trait and
type approaches); 2014 Describe the Indian approach to personality as reflected in the
Measurement of personality principle of three Gunas.
(projective tests, pencil-paper test);
The Indian approach to personality;
Training for personality development;
Latest approaches like big 5 factor
 Theories of personality
(psychoanalytical, sociocultural,
interpersonal, developmental,
humanistic, behaviouristic, trait and
type approaches);
Measurement of personality 2014 What psychological knowledge will you put to use for social
(projective tests, pencil-paper test); 2014 inclusion of the
Can leaders be stigmatized?
trained ? What will be the essential
The Indian approach to personality;
Training for personality development; 2014 components of by
What is meant a leadership training
unconditional programme
positive regard? for the civil
Latest approaches like big 5 factor 2015 Highlight the problems in assessment of personality using the
theory;
The notion of self in different 2015 pencil-paper
Describe the tests.
trait and type approaches to personality.
traditions 2015 Highlight
State the Jung’s typology
components with its
of Big-5 weaknesses.
factor theory of personality.
2016 Are projective tests really projective infactor
Why is it considered superior to other naturetheories of
? Describe
2016 Rorschach
Discuss theand TATapproach
Indian tests andtocomment on as
personality their reliabilities.
evident in tri-
gunas.
2017 Can we do justice to measuring personality by projective and
2017 objective
How do we tests? Discuss.
explain self-defeating behaviour of a person from
the Humanistic perspective
2017 People emphasize the personal? traits more than the

2018 situational
Compare the factors. Evaluate the
trait perspective statement.
and humanistic perspective on
personality.
2019 Critically evaluate the use of paper-pencil tests in personality
2019 assessment.
How is NEO Five-Factor Theory different from 16 Personality
2019 Factors Theory?
The edifice Explain. was built in loopholes of
of behaviourism
teleological approach in psychoanalysis. Evaluate.

12 12. Attitudes, Values and Interests: 2010 What is likely to happen if a person is asked to behave in a
Definition of attitudes, values and 2011 manner
Describecontrary
differenttopsychological
the attitude the person holds?
measures Explain
of values and on
interests;
Components of attitudes; 2012 outline
DiscussaA-B-C
programme for fostering
components values.
of attitude. Among the
Describe school-
Formation and maintenance of 2013 procedure
What is theofrole
development of a tool for measurement
of social categorization of of
in the formation
attitudes;
Measurement of attitudes, values and 2013 prejudice
What makes? Suggest some attempt
a persuasive strategies to reduce
effective prejudice.
? Discuss.
interests; 2014 Which rehabilitative strategies can be employed by the
Theories of attitude change; 2014 organisations to handle
As a psychologist, the aworkplace
develop programmeviolence ? about
to bring
Strategies for fostering values;
Formation of stereotypes and 2016 attitudinal change dissonance
Discuss cognitive in favour of theory
small family norm.change.
of attitude
prejudices; 2016 What is meant by attribution ? Describe, citing examples, the
Changing others behaviour;
Theories of attribution; 2016 phenomenon of attributional
Explain the components augmentation,
of attitude and examine the methods
Recent trends 2017 of attitudeperson
A young formation.
helped a visually impaired woman to cross
the road. He explained his action
2018 According to Bandura, human saying
beings thatdemonstrate
often he has positive

2018 impressive
In what waycapacity for the self-regulation
can dissonance be an effectiveof means
their own
for
changing attitudes and behaviour
2018 Explain the concepts of self-serving bias and fundamental
2018 attribution
Discuss theerror. How do and
significance theycorrelates
affect problem solving?
of values. Comment
on the impact of social media on values.
2019 "Stereotypes can lead to the development of prejudice and
2019 discrimination." Explain
Illustrate that values canciting examples
be best from
fostered Indian
during context.
childhood.
Discuss different methods for fostering moral & ethical values

13 13. Language and Communication: 2010 Compare Chomsky's innate mechanism view with Skinner's
Human language - Properties, 2011 view of language
How does development.
language differ from other forms of
structure and linguistic hierarchy,
Language acquisition-predisposition, 2012 communication? ReferringoftoChornsky's
Discuss the modifications relevant studies, document
'transformational
critical period hypothesis; generative grammar'.
Theories of language development -
Skinner and Chomsky;
Process and types of communication
- effective communication training.
13 13. Language and Communication:
Human language - Properties,
structure and linguistic hierarchy,
Language acquisition-predisposition,
critical period hypothesis; 2012 What is meant by effective communication ? Evaluate various
Theories of language development -
Skinner and Chomsky; 2013 sources
What areofthe
effective communication.
processes of language production ?
Process and types of communication 2015 Illustrate with suitable examples the non-verbal process of
- effective communication training. 2015 communication.
How does Chomsky’s Theory differ from that of Skinner in
2016 language
Discuss the development
components? of
Discuss.
language acquisition citing the
average age at which these are demonstrated
2017 Critically evaluate Noam Chomsky's by a child.
theory of transformational
2017 grammar.
Explain the importance of Critical Periods in language
2018 development.
Explain variousInlimitations
what waysofare bilingualism
verbal and cognitive
communication.
2018 Describe the structure and features of language focussing on
2019 what makes
How can humanbe
language language unique
analysed for itsinsimilarities
comparison to
across
2019 cultures? Explainperiod'
Evaluate 'critical with scientific evidences.
hypothesis in language acquisition.

14 14. Issues and Perspectives in 2010 What is REM sleep and how is it related to dreaming?
Modern Contemporary Psychology: 2011 Elaborate upon the salient developments in consciousness
Computer application in the
psychological laboratory and 2012 studies and different
Enumerate indicate stages
the effect of ‘meditation’
of sleep. Discuss on
thepsychological
effects of
psychological testing; 2013 sleep deprivation
Why our on cognitive
representations of theperformance.
external world are not entirely
Artificial intelligence ; accurate ?
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 Psychology: Issues and Applications
Sr. No. Syllabus / Topic Year
1 1. Psychological Measurement of 2014
Individual Differences: 2014
The nature of individual differences;
Characteristics and construction of 2014
standardized psychological tests; Types of 2015
psychological tests; Use, misuse and limitation
of psychological tests; hical issues in the use 2016
of psychological tests. 2016
2016
2016
2017
2018
2018
2015
2019
2019

2 2. Psychological well being and Mental 2011

Disorders: 2011
Concept of health-ill health; Positive health,
well being; Causal factors in mental disorders 2011
(Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, 2012
schizophrenia and delusional disorders;
personality disorders, substance abuse 2012
disorders); Factors influencing positive health, 2014
well being, life style and quality of life; 2014
Happiness disposition.
2014
2015
2015
2015
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2018

2019
2019
3 3. Therapeutic Approaches: 2011
Psychodynamic therapies ; Behaviour 2011
therapies; Client centered therapy; Cognitive
therapies; Indigenous therapies (Yoga, 2011
Meditation); Bio-feedback therapy; Prevention 2012
and rehabilitation of the mentally ill; Fostering
mental health. 2012
2014
2014
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
2018
2018
2019
2019

4 4. Work Psychology and Organisational 2011

Behaviour: 2011
Personnel selection and training; Use of
psychological tests in the industry; Training 2012
and human resource development; Theories 2012
of work motivation – Herzberg, Maslow, Adam
Equity theory, Porter and Lawler, Vroom; 2012
Leadership and participatory management; 2012
Advertising and marketing; Stress and its 2012
management; Ergonomics; consumer
psychology; Managerial effectiveness; 2014
Transformational leadership; Sensitivity 2014
training; Power and politics in organizations.
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019
5 5. Application of Psychology to 2011
Educational Field: 2011
Psychological principles underlying effective
teaching-learning process; Learning styles; 2011
Gifted, retarded, learning disabled and their 2011
training; Training for improving memory and
better academic achievement; Personality 2012
development and value education, 2012
Educational, vocational guidance and career 2014
counseling; Use of psychological tests in
educational institutions; Effective strategies in 2014
guidance programmes. 2015
2015
2015
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019

6 6. Community Psychology: 2012

Definition and concept of community 2012
psychology; Use of small groups in social
action; Arousing community consciousness 2014
and action for handling social problems; 2014
Group decision making and leadership for
social change; Effective strategies for social 2015
change 2015
2016
2017
2017
2017
2018
2017
2018
2019
2019
7 7. Rehabilitation Psychology: 2012
Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention 2012
programmes - role of psychologists ;
Organising of services for rehabilitation of 2012
physically, mentally and socially challenged 2014
persons including old persons, Rehabilitation
of persons suffering from substance abuse, 2014
juvenile delinquency, criminal behaviour; 2015
Rehabilitation of victims of violence, 2015
Rehabilitation of HIV/AIDS victims, the role of
social agencies 2016
2016
2016
2017
2018
2018
2019

8 8. Application of Psychology to 2011

disadvantaged groups: 2012
The concepts of disadvantaged, deprivation;
Social, physical, cultural and economic 2014
consequences of disadvantaged and deprived 2014
groups; Educating and motivating the
disadvantaged towards development; Relative 2015
and prolonged deprivation 2015
2017
2018
2019
2019

9 9. Psychological problems of social 2011

integration: 2012
The concept of social integration; The problem
of caste, class, religion and language conflicts 2012
and prejudice; Nature and manifestation of 2014
prejudice between the in-group and out-group;
Causal factors of social conflicts and 2015
prejudices; Psychological strategies for 2015
handling the conflicts and prejudices; 2016
Measures to achieve social integration.
 prejudice between the in-group and out-group;
Causal factors of social conflicts and
prejudices; Psychological strategies for
handling the conflicts and prejudices;
Measures to achieve social integration.
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2019
2019
2019

10 10. Application of Psychology in 2011

Information Technology and Mass Media: 2012
The present scenario of information
technology and the mass media boom and the 2014
role of psychologists; Selection and training of 2015
psychology professionals to work in the field of
IT and mass media; Distance learning through 2016
IT and mass media; Entrepreneurship through 2016
e-commerce; Multilevel marketing; Impact of 2017
TV and fostering value through IT and mass
media; Psychological consequences of recent 2017
developments in Information Technology. 2017
2017
2018
2018
2019
2019

11 11. Psychology and Economic 2011

development: 2012
Achievement motivation and economic
development; Characteristics of 2014
entrepreneurial behaviour; Motivating and 2014
training people for entrepreneurship and
economic development; Consumer rights and 2014
consumer awareness, Government policies for 2015
promot ion of entrepreneurship among youth 2016
including women entrepreneurs.
2017
2018
2018
2019
12 12. Application of psychology to 2011
environment and related fields: 2012
Environmental psychology-effects of noise,
pollution and crowding; Population 2012
psychology: psychological consequences of 2014
population explosion and high population
density; Motivating for small family norm; 2012
Impact of rapid scientific and technological 2015
growth on degradation of environment. 2015
2015
2016
2017
2017
2018
2018
2018
2019
2019

13 13. Application of psychology in other 2011

fields: 2012
(a) Military Psychology Devising
psychological tests for defence personnel for 2012
use in selection, Training, counseling; training 2012
psychologists to work with defence personnel
in promoting positive health; Human 2014
engineering in defence. 2014
(b) Sports Psychology Psychological 2015
interventions in improving performance of
athletes and sports. Persons participating in 2016
Individual and Team Games. 2017
(c) Media influences on pro and antisocial
behaviour. 2017
(d) Psychology of terrorism. 2017
2018
2016
2018
2019
2019
2019
2019
14 14. Psychology of Gender: 2011
Issues of discrimination, Management of 2014
diversity; Glass ceiling effect, Self fulfilling
prophesy, Women and Indian society. 2014
2015
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019

Misc 2019
2015
2015
2016
2018
2015
2017
ology: Issues and Applications
Questions Marks
What factors can impede fair assessment of individual 10
differences ? Examine
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norms ofpsychologist
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need to 15
develop a test
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would you ? 20
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not true. Explain.

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distinguishing features.
Discuss the various aspects of subjective well-being as 30
propounded by positive
Explain paranoid psychology
and schizoid movement
personality disorders. 30
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Distinguish between
Define 'learned schizoid personality
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How can this andbe
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how behaviour.
hallucinations and delusional contents differ 15
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Discuss the and non-paranoid
efficacy schizophrenia.
of systematic desensitization in 15
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essential factor of health?
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personality are theconsidered
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a it 15
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behaviour therapy in treatment
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different types
state its of
limitations 30
with suitable
Discuss examples
the efficacy of biofeedback therapy in the 30
management of mental health. and limitations of
Critically evaluate the strengths 12
psychodynamic therapiesunderlying
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cognitive therapy. 30
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What therapy will be most efficacious in case ofof mental
comment on its utility in the treatment 15
someone who
Discuss the is suffering
theoretical fromofdepression
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approaches
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in the 10
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point outthe
Explain its behavioural
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Differentiate between managerial effectiveness and 30

efficiency, and discuss
Provide comparison the factors
between influencing them.
transformational and 30
transactional leadership
Explain the models for their training.
of sensitivity relevance to Indian
Relate them to 20
organizational development.
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and link this
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its importance in the context of management 20
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What psychological development
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psychologists is primarily
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What area victim of violence.
the causes Explainviolence?
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role can psychologists play in the 15
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Substance abuse rehabilitation of persons suffering
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factors in criminal 15
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of psychologists in organizing tertiary 10
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number of people all over the world are forced to 10
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psychological measures relevant
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being
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psychological groups
conditions especially
keep the poorwith
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Tribal childrenbe alleviated
in India ?
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Socioeconomic and educational disadvantages in education.
have 10
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socio-cultural and economic 20
consequences
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motivation among students form disadvantage groups.

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prejudices,
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of social 20
integration involving religious groups in India? Discuss.
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psychological strategies that
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by intergroup for conflict
attitudes? Why 20
are suchhow
Discuss attitudes
socialconsidered
integrationto bebe
can a social
promoted in India 15
in the light of intergroup contact hypothesis and crossed
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facilitating/hindering
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of frustration-aggression 15
hypothesis in research,
In the light of the context of caste
discuss theprejudice in India.
ways in which social 20
conflicts can be resolved.
What is difference between prejudice & discrimination? 15
Discuss
Explain why group forms
the newer of prejudice
membership that a
can have wepowerful
see today. 15
influence on social behaviors & decisions.

Detail out the relationship between information 30

technology, massthe
Discuss critically media
utilityand their
of IT andpsychological
mass media in the 20
context
What are ofthe
distance learning.disadvantages
psychological Throw light onof
the strengths
learning in 20
the distant mode through IT compared to classroom
Discuss the psychological mechanisms by which 10
television
What role viewing
can mediaaffects
playaggression and consumer
in the promotion of small
family none in the Indian culture?
Evaluate the psychological consequences of social 15
media in interpersonal
What are relationships.
the psychological consequences of the fast 10
development
What is relative deprivation?technology
in information Explain itson adolescents?
consequences 15
on adolescent
Which psychological and cultural factors will facilitate the 15
success of ‘Beti
Explain the Bachao
role of mass Beti
mediaPadhao’ programme?
in value development. How 15
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Explain, the mass media andframework,
psychological informationthe
technology
impact of be
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and mass media on the work-life in India.
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specially the internet
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& how news coverage indiscuss the us.
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their effect on employees’
Can achievement motivation.
motivation be included as a base of 12
training
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psychological and development
characteristics of a
of a successful 20
entrepreneur.
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development in India,
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knowledge to some psychologists
be used to develop ?a 20
programme for women entrepreneurs
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of women's entrepreneurship? How can they
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motivation,
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relationship ofbehaviour andmotivation
achievement economic to 10
entrepreneurial behaviour, citing relevant research.
Define the notion of environmental pollution. How would 30
you explain
Explain the impact of factors
the psychosocial scientific
andand technological
myths that 20
demotivate
Explain the people from following
consequences small family
of short-term norms.
and long-term 30
exposure to and
What social noise. How does noise
psychological affect
factors comeourinsocial
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of
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a psychologist, in Indiaa ?programme to bring about
develop 10
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How are indigenous favour of small familyrelated
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environmental
Indian soldiers degradation? Mention
defend the country some and, at
in extreme 15
times,
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population environments.
growth Whatby
in India affected kinds of 15
psychological processes
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of crowding beliefs
on mental and
health. 20
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of short-term that canexposure
and chronic be to 10
noise onthe
Explain theeffects
performance
of rapidon cognitive
scientific tasks,
and technological 15
growth on environmental degradation. Discuss
Explain the psychosocial consequences of crowding the role
and 15
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With population density.
some examples showSuggest appropriate
how can policies to
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knowledge
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