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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