Name of the Organization : Tamil Nadu Open University
Degree : M.Sc. Psychology
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year : 2015
Subject : Advanced General Psychology

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M.Sc. Psychology Question Paper :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (3 * 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions. :
Each answer not to exceed 1 page.
1. Mention the views of humanistic psychology.
2. Write briefly about chemical senses.
3. How do reward and punishment control learning?
4. Specify the motivational factors in aggression.
5. List out the kinds of intelligence tests.

PART B : (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions. :
Each answer not to exceed 4 pages.
6. Highlight the applications of psychology.
7. Discuss the role of heredity in determining the development of human behaviour.
8. Explain the fundamental processes in form perception.
9. What is conditioning? State the principles of classical conditioning.
10. Define motivation and analyse the theories of motivation.
11. Outline the classification of mental retardation and explain the causes for mental retardation.
12. Define personality and explain any two projective techniques used in assessment of personality.

Advanced Social And Community Psychology :
Answer any THREE questions. :
Each answer should not to exceed 1 page.
1. What is sociometry? Explain its concepts.
2. Write the meaning of social motivation and list out social motives.
3. Mention the steps in the formation of public opinion.
4. Give a brief account on behavioristic model of mental health.
5. List out the levels of intervention.

Answer any FOUR questions. :
Each answer should not exceed 4 pages.
6. Define social psychology and explain its scope.
7. Elaborate the strategies for changing attitudes.
8. Explain the term ‘leadership’ and the styles of leadership.
9. Examine the theories of group mind.
10. Analyse the causes of delinquency and crime.
11. Explain the techniques of propaganda.
12. Elucidate training model and training programme.

Human Development And Health Psychology :
Answer any THREE questions. :
Each answer not to exceed 1 page.
1. Enumerate the stages of life span.
2. Write a short note on the domains of development.
3. Outline the ethics in developmental research.
4. Explain general adaptation syndrome.
5. Explain the various physical changes of old age.

Answer any FOUR questions. :
6. Write an essay on principles of development.
7. Outline the developmental tasks of early and late childhood period.
8. Elaborate the factors that influences the personality development.
9. Explain various stress related disorders.
10. Briefly describe various pain management techniques.
11. Enumerate the factors that contribute to quality of life.
12. Elucidate the various adjustments in old age.