W.B.C.S. Examination [Main] - 2011
Optional Paper
Psychology - Paper II
Group-AAnswer 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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