Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : B.A
Department : Psychology
Subject Code/Name : BAPSY01 Basic Psychological Process
Year : I
Document Type : Old Question Papers
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Basic Psychological Process :
B.A. Psychology(Previous) Examination-2012
Time : 3 Hours
Max Marks : 60
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Note : The Question paper is divided into three sections A, B, and C.
Section-A
Long Answer Questions.
Note : Answer any two questions. Each question carries 15 marks.
1. Define psychology and discuss its goals .
2. Define learning and discuss two main theories of learning.
3. Briefly discuss the types of motives.
4. Define intelligence and briefly discuss intelligence tests.
Section-B
Short Answer Questions.
Note : Answer any 4 questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Explain figure ground perception.
2. Discuss the causes of forgetting.
3. What are the merits and demerits of experimental method –
4. Explain schedule of reinforcement.
5. What is a Gestalt view point-
6. What are the uses of intelligence test-
7. Discuss any theory of brain.
8. Differentiate between creative thinking and parallel thinking.
Section-C
Objective Questions .
Note : Answer all questions. Each question carries 01 mark. 10×1=10
Write True/False against the following.
1. The upper part of mid brain known as ‘Tactum’ control sensational –
2. 16 P.F. Question are was developed by Thurstone. (True/False)
3. The outer layer of eye ball is called sclera. (True/False)
4. The time span of sensory memory is less than short term memory.
5. Aggression is a biological need. (True/False)
6. Thalamus is a part of which section of brain.
a) Fore brain
b) Mid brain
c) Hind brain
d) Hypothalamus
7. Outer ear is divided in two parts-pinna and ………..
a) Cochlea
b) Auditory meatus
c) Basilar membrane
d) Incus
8. Thorndike has done his experiment on which animal.
a) Cat b) Dog
c) Rat d) Bird
9. Reticular formation in the brain controls
a) Sleep
b) Hunger
c) Avoidance of pain
d) Thirst
10. From the following which one is a projective technique?
a) Cattell’s 16 P.F. Questionnaire
b) Minnesota-Multiphasic Personality Inventoy
c) Rorschach Ink-blot test
d) Edward’s Personal Preference Schedule
B.A.-10/12 (Bachelor of Arts) Psychology :
First Year Examination-2015 :
BAPSY 01/101 (Basic Psychological Processes) :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Define psychology and discuss its scope.
2. Define learning and differentiate between classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
3. What is motivation ? Explain in detail any two theories of motivation.
4. Define intelligence and briefly discuss intelligence tests.
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
Write short note on any four of the following :
1. Experimental method
2. Gestalt view of perception
3. Transfer of Learning
4. Causes of Forgetting
5. Steps of Problem solving
6. Schedules of Reinforcement
7. Activation theory of emotion.
8. Biological determinants of personality.
Section – C : (Objective Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘C’ contains ten (10) objective-type questions of one (01) mark each. All the questions of this section are compulsory. (10×1=10)
Fill in the blanks :
1. Psychology is the scientific study of human……………
2. Brain and spine are the parts of ……………. nervous system.
3. …………….. is the smallest bone in the ear.
4. Insight theory is related to …………….. ism in learning.
5. Long term memory has ……………….. capacity of storage.
6. ……………… is the ability of abstract thinking.
7. 16 P.F. questionraire was produced by …………….. .
8. Thalamus is the part of ……………. Brain.
9. In James Lange theory ……………… occurs before the emotional experience.
10. Hunger is a type of …………………. motive.
Second Year Examination-2015 :
BAPSY 04/202 (Social Psychology) :
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Define social psychology. Discuss the relationship between social psychology and anthropology?
2. Define attitude. Discuss its major characteristics and factors that influence its development.
3. Distinguish between prejudice and discrimination. Also discuss the major types of prejudice.
4. Describe the theories of altruistic behaviour.