W.B.C.S. (EXECUTIVE) EXAMINATION - 2013 PSYCHOLOGY PAPER - I
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Full Marks : 100
GROUP- A :
Answer any four questions
1. Describe with a suitable diagram, the structure and functions of a neuron. 16
2. Critically discuss the Gestalt view of perception with special reference to the laws of organization. 16
3. Describe with a schematic diagram, the Curve of forgetting. Critically discusses the interference theory of forgetting, and the theory of motivated forgetting. 16
4. Discuss with the help of a schematic diagram, quilford's structure of intellect model. 16
5. What is interest ? How is it measured ? Discuss any one standardized test for measuring interest in vocational field. 16
6. Delineate Kohlberg's stages of moral development. Give suitable examples for each stage. 16
7. Define prejudice. How does it differ from stereo type ? Suggest measures for reducing prejudice. 16
GROUP-B :
Answer any two questjons
8. "Operant conditioning is more useful than classical conditioning for guiding or training adult human beings" —Do you agree ? Please justify your answer with examples. 18
9. Discuss the differences among the James-Lange, Canon-Bard and Schachter-Singer theories in terms of their different understanding of relationship between felt emotions and bodily responses. Give suitable examples to illustrate. 18
10. A 10 year old child with 10 of 140 performs poorly in examination. What could be the possible reasons of this ? Discuss with reference to the cognitive, emotional and social characteristics of the gifted children, and suggest remedial measures. 18
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