WBCS(Main)-2005 Psychology Paper II Question Paper

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                        West Bengal Civil Service Examination (Main), 2005

                                                (Optional Papers)

                                              Psychology Paper II

Time Allowed-3 Hours                                                                                       Full Marks-100

 

                                                     Group-A

                                         Answer any three questions.

 

1.  Discuss-in brief the basic nature of neurotic disorders.  Explain some of the psychological therapies used to treat neurotic disorders.    8+12

 

2.  What are the basic determinants of individual difference ?  Is the normal distribution of human characteristics a regular phenomenon  ?   Explain with illustrations.    8+12

 

3.  Make a functional analysis of groups and indicate the impact of the group on the behaviour of the individual.  Refer to relevant studies.   20

 

4.  What is conflict ?   What are the psychological causes of conflict in industry ?   Suggest measures to reduce conflict in an organization.    4+6+10

 

5.  Write notes on :

    (a) Change of attitude, 

    (b) Alcoholic-addiction. 

    (c) Problems of old age. 

    (d) Organisational climate.     5 x 4

 

                                                            Group-B

                                                    Answer any two questions

 

6.  Explain the theory of classical conditioning of learning.   Discuss, the advantages and disadvantages of the theory in the field of education.    20

 

7.  Discuss on the nature and conditions of social change.  State those factors that resist the social changes in Indian Society.    10+10

 

8.   Explain the following :

     (a) Implications of the theory on insightful learning.  

     (b) Psychodynamic approach.   10+10

 

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