Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-1st Year M.Sc Psychology Tamilnadu open university Advanced general - exam paper

M.Sc. DEGREE exam —
JUNE, 2009.
(AY 2003–04 and CY 2005 batches only)
First Year
Psychology
ADVANCED GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (3 x five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 ques. every not exceeding one page.

1.State the different definitions of psychology.
2.Write a short note on behavioral genetics.
3.Differentiate positive, negative and neutral transfers of training.
4.Define chunking. elaborate its uses?
5.Define Intelligence. How is I.Q. calculated?

PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques. every not exceeding four pages.

6.Discuss the different schools of Psychology.
7.Explain any 3 senses in detail.
8.Describe classical conditioning with a suitable example.
9.How can memory be improved?
10.Critically analyse the different theories of motivation.
11.Highlight the different theories of Intelligence.
12.Explain the various defense mechanisms with suitable examples.
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