WBCS Exam Main Optional Question Paper on Psychology [Paper II] - 2011

W.B.C.S. Examination [Main] - 2011

Optional Paper

Psychology - Paper II

Answer any three questions :

1.  Define "Psychotherapy".  Discuss the psychodynamic ap­proach of psychotherapy with special reference to psychoa­nalysis.  How can you apply it in treating neurotic persons ?       2 + 12 + 6

2.  What are the purposes of performance apparaisal in organi­sation ?  Briefly discuss the main approaches to perform­ance apparaisal. What are the sources of error in such appraisal  ?       4+12+4

3.  What do you mean by verbal learning ?  Narrate the determi­nants of verbal learning. Do you know the organisational processes of those determinants ?     4+12+4

4.  Explain the term "Social change."   Do you consider that some aspects of social change are consequented to social disorganisation ?  If so, how ?  Cite Indian experence.     5+10+5

Group - B

Answer any two questions :

5.  What are the common symptoms of schizophrenia ?  What are its different types ?  Give an account of the major causes of schizophrenia.     4+6+10

6.  State and explain interpersonal communication. Why is feed­back so important to interpersonal communication ?  Give some guidelines for the effective use of feedback.     5+5+10

7.  Explain the following :

(a) Effects of TV violence on aggression.

(b) Techniques exployed in job analysis.       10 + 10

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