Madras University (UnOM) 2010-1st Year M.Sc Psychology Advance Social - - , -Distance Edu. - Question Paper

Subject: Advanced Social Psychology
October 2010 Madras University Distance Education MSc. Psychology

Max Marks: 100 Time three Hours

Part A - 10 x two = 20 marks

ans All Questions
All ques. Carry equal marks
every answers should not exceed 50 words.

1. Define Psychology ?
2. What are social motives ?
3. Explain psycholinguistics
4. What are the kinds of groups ?
5. Define attitude
6. What is altruism ?
7. What is cognitive dissonance ?
8. Define Social facilitation
9. Define leadership
10. What is interpersonal attraction ?

Part B - five x six = 30 marks

ans All ques.
All ques. Carry equal marks
every answers should not exceed 250 words.

11 (a) What is the scope of social psychology in modern life ? (OR)
11 (b) discuss social learning through imitation
12 (a) How can attitude change be achieved ? (OR)
12 (b) define Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory.
13 (a) elaborate the various kinds of groups - discuss ? (OR)
13 (b) Illustrate the different ways of managing aggression.
14 (a) Write a short note on group task performance (OR)
14 (b) Elucidate the characteristics and influencing factors of social conformity.
15 (a) explain the functions of leaders ? (OR)
15 (b) describe issue solving in groups - provide examples.

Part C - five x 10 = 50 marks

ans All Questions
All ques. Carry equal marks
every answers should not exceed 500 words.

16 (a) Illustrate the objectives and methods of social psychology. (OR)
16 (b) explain the levels of social behaviour.
17 (a) define the nature and measurement of attitude. (OR)
17 (b) discuss the theories of consonance and balance.
18 (a) describe altruism. explain the influencing factors of helping behaviour. (OR)
18 (b) discuss the concept of social learning through imitation with example.
19 (a) explain the process of group formation and maintenances. (OR)
19 (b) discuss the characteristics of various kinds of leaders.
20 (a) Illustrate the application of social psychology in clinical and military settings (OR)
20(b) define the importance of cooperation and competition in group setting.

Earning:   Approval pending.