WBCS Exam Main Optional Question Paper on Psychology [Paper II] - 2012

W.B.C.S. Examination [Main] - 2012

Optional Paper

Psychology -Paper II

Group-A

Answer any three questions :

1.  What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ?  Describe the steps which are followed for conducting therapy. Discuss in this context how does Cognitive Behaviour. Therapy differ from Behaviour Therapy.       4+10+6

2.  What are the characteristics of a standardized Psychologi­cal Test ?  Delineate different steps for constructing a test. Differentiate between  'Speed' and 'Power ' test.   6+10+4

3.  Define the term 'Stress'. Discuss different causes of stress. How does stress interfere with efficient operation of our immune system ?     4+8+8

4.  Evaluate critically some roots and wings of Positive living in context to present Indian scenario.       20

5.  Writes notes on any two :

(a) Learned helplessness.

(b) Major functions of Ego.

(c) Job Stress.

(d) Problems of old age in nuclear family system.   10 + 10

Group - B

Answer any two questions :

6.  What are the major forms of Anxiety Disorder ? Describe different symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).     6 + 14

7.  'Leader is born or made' — Discuss.      20

8.  Write notes on the following :

(a) Major characteristics of a Normal Curve.

(b) Herzberg theory of Motivation.       10 + 10

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