University of Lucknow 2007 B.A Psychology , Second - Question Paper

B.A ( Part II) exam 2007

Psychology
2nd Paper
(SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY)

Time Allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks:35

Note: Total Number of ques. to be answered is Five. ques. no. one is compulsory.Attempt 1 ques. fom every unit.


1.Write short notes on the following: 15
(i) Concept of self-esteem
(ii) Fundamental Attribution fault
(iii) Forced compliance
(iv) Functions of attitude
(v)Familiarity and interpersonal attraction
(vi) Components of Prejudice
(vii)Social Inhibition
(viii)Secondary Groups
(ix)Indicators of body language
(x)Concept of group cohesiveness


UNIT I
2.What is cross-cultural approach to social psychology?Discuss its advantages over other approaches.
3.Explain the "Casual attribution theory"produced by Harold Kelly and also explain in brief the principles of attribution.


UNIT II
4. define in brief Bogardus' social distance scale for measuring attitudes.
5.Discuss the following:
(i)Role of likeness in interpersonal attraction
(ii)Methods of reducing prejudice.


UNIT III
6.Discuss the contingency approach to leadership.
7.Why do people conform?Explain.


UNIT IV
8.What is effective interpersonal communication?How does listening contribute to it?
9.How does social learning approach discuss aggressive behaviour?Discuss.

Earning:   Approval pending.