W.B.C.S. MAIN EXAMINATION
Psychology—Paper II
Time Allowed : 3 hrs. Full Marks : 100
Group—A
Answer any three questions.
1. Prejudice develops as a process of social learning - discuss. Direct intergroup contact is an effective means of reducing prejudice. Do you agree ? Discuss your point of view if you agree or disagree with the statement. 10+10
2. Explain the nature of schizophrenia. What are the major types of schizophrenia ? 10+10
3. Discuss the phenomenon of registance to change. Give examples of registance to change in various social situations. 10+10
4. Explain Piaget's theory of cognitive development and compare this theory with Vigotsky's sociocultural theory of development. 10+10
5. Write notes on :- 5 x 4
(a) Small informal group
(b) Cognitive Dissonance theory
(c) Behaviour therapies
(d) Terrorism.
Group—B
Answer any two questions.
6. Discuss the goals of organisational communicatioin. What are the barriers to effective communication ? 10+10
7. Explain the maladaptive pattern of behaviour associated with Substance - Related Disorders. 20
8. Explain the following :
(a) Roger's self theory.- Becoming a fully functioning person.
(b) Successful ageing is related to healthy life style. 10+10
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