Dr. MGR University PAPER I BASIC PSYCHOLOGY 2011 - 2015 Question Papers

Dr. MGR University OCTOBER 2011 Question Paper
Subject : PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

[KZ 1011] Sub. Code: 3251
P.G. DIPLOMA IN LEARNING DISABILITY EXAMINATION
PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 363251
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
 1. Describe the principles of perceptual organization with
 suitable examples. 17 40 min. 20
 2. Give an overview of personality theories. 17 40 min. 20
II. Write notes on :
 1. Define psychology and explain its branches. 4 10 min. 6
 2. What is attention? Explain the factors influencing it. 4 10 min. 6
 3. Discuss the differences between classical conditioning
 and operant conditioning. 4 10 min. 6
 4. What are the memory systems in information – processing
 approach? 4 10 min. 6
 5. Explain the factors that cause forgetting. 4 10 min. 6
 6. Outline different theories of intelligence. 4 10 min. 6
 7. What is creativity? 4 10 min. 6
 8. Explain the steps involved in the creative process. 4 10 min. 6
 9. What is motivation? What are different types of motives? 4 10 min. 6
10. Explain the rationale of projective techniques. 4 10 min. 6
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Dr. MGR University OCTOBER 2012 Question Paper
Subject : PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

[LB 1012] Sub. Code: 3251
P.G. DIPLOMA IN LEARNING DISABILITY EXAMINATION
PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 363251
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
 1. What is Operant Conditioning? Explain the principles of
 Operant Conditioning. 17 40 min. 20
 2. Explain the different theories of emotion. 17 40 min. 20
II. Write notes on:
 1. Define Psychology. What are the branches of psychology? 4 10 min. 6
 2. What are the principles of Perceptual Organization? 4 10 min. 6
 3. How can Classical Conditioning principles be used to solve
 problems of everyday life? 4 10 min. 6
 4. What is Creativity and what factors are essential to creativity? 4 10 min. 6
 5. What is proactive and retroactive interference? Give examples. 4 10 min. 6
 6. What are the strategies to improve memory? 4 10 min. 6
 7. Explain Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. 4 10 min. 6
 8. What are the psychosexual stages of development according
 to Freud? 4 10 min. 6
 9. What is Achievement Motivation? How is it measured? 4 10 min. 6
10. Explain Social Learning. 4 10 min. 6
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Dr. MGR University APRIL 2013 Question Paper
Subject : PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

[LC 0413] Sub. Code: 3251
P.G. DIPLOMA IN LEARNING DISABILITY EXAMINATION
PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 363251
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 20 = 40)
 1. Assessment tests of personality.
 2. Factors influencing attention.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 = 60)
 1. Any two branches of psychology.
 2. Operant conditioning.
 3. What causes forgetting?
 4. How creativity can be expressed.
 5. Role of emotion in development
 6. Canon-Board theory of Emotion.
 7. Theory of cognitive dissonance.
 8. Social learning theory.
 9. Scope of psychology.
10. Depta perception.
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Dr. MGR University OCTOBER 2011 Question Paper
Subject : PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

[LD 1013] Sub. Code: 3251
P.G. DIPLOMA IN LEARNING DISABILITY EXAMINATION
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 sessions onwards)
PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 363251
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 20 = 40)
 1. Brief review of personality theory.
 2. How can intelligence be measured? Mention atleast 3 tests of intelligence and
 explain any one.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 = 60)
 1. Strategies to improve memory.
 2. Defense mechanism.
 3. What is meant reinforcement? What are the different types of reinforcement?
 4. Define motivation? What are the different types of Motives?
 5. Experimental psychology – Branch of Psychology.
 6. Differentiate between remembering and forgetting.
 7. Explain james lange theory of emotion.
 8. Personality characteristics of creative person.
 9. What are the basic principles of observational learning?
10. Operant conditions.
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Dr. MGR University OCTOBER 2014 Question Paper
Subject : PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

[LF 1014] Sub. Code: 3251
P.G. DIPLOMA IN LEARNING DISABILITY EXAMINATION
(Regulations for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 sessions onwards)
PAPER I – BASIC PSYCHOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 363251
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 20 = 40)
 1. Discuss various theories of motivation.
 2. State how intelligence can be measured. Explain any one test of intelligence in detail.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 6 = 60)
 1. Explain briefly the principles of perceptual organization
 2. Social learning – Discuss
 3. Describe the personality characteristics of creative person
 4. Enumerate strategies to improve memory
 5. Mention some of the internal factors influencing attention
 6. Highlight any six branches of psychology that is interesting to you
 7. Define reinforcement. What are the different types of reinforcement?
 8. Gardner – Multiple intelligence theory – Explain
 9. Discuss about facial – feedback hypothesis theory of emotion
10. Write notes on Rorschach Inkblot test
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