Sample Question Paper - Set 1
Full Marks: 75
Time: (As per your college's standard exam duration)
1. Write short notes on any five of the following (word limit 250 each):
$5 \times 5 = 25$
(a) $\psi$ Form Perception
(b) $\psi$ Classical Conditioning
(c) $\psi$ Trace Decay Theory of Forgetting
(d) $\psi$ Concept of Drive in Motivation
(e) $\psi$ Thurston's Factor Theory of Intelligence
(f) $\psi$ Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion
(g) $\psi$ Transfer of Learning
(h) $\psi$ Optical Geometric Illusions
2. Answer any two questions (word limit 700 each):
$2 \times 10 = 20$
(a) Define and differentiate between Short-Term Memory (STM) and Long-Term Memory (LTM).
$3+7$
(b) $\psi$ What is Intelligence? Elaborate on Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence. $3+7$
(c) $\psi$ Critically discuss the James-Lange theory of Emotion.
(d) $\psi$ Define Motivation. Discuss McClelland's theory of Achievement Motivation. $2+8$
3. Answer any two questions (word limit 1000 each):
$2 \times 15 = 30$
(a) $\psi$ Elaborate the Gestalt laws of perceptual organization.
(b) $\psi$ What do you mean by Reinforcement? Mention and discuss different schedules of
reinforcement. $5+10$
(c) $\psi$ Critically discuss Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory, highlighting its different levels and
criticisms. $5+10$
(d) $\psi$ Elaborate the Nature of Emotion. Critically discuss the Schachter-Singer theory of Emotion.
$5+10$
Sample Question Paper - Set 2
Full Marks: 75
1. Write short notes on any five of the following (word limit 250 each):
$5 \times 5 = 25$
(a) $\psi$ Difference between Need and Drive
(b) $\psi$ Characteristics of Basic Emotions
(c) $\psi$ Insight Learning
(d) $\psi$ Motivated Forgetting
(e) $\psi$ Figure-Ground Perception
(f) $\psi$ Role of Attention in Perception
(g) $\psi$ Definition and Nature of Intelligence
(h) $\psi$ Serial Position Effect in Memory
2. Answer any two questions (word limit 700 each):
$2 \times 10 = 20$
(a) $\psi$ Define Memory. Explain the processes of Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval in memory.
$3+7$
(b) $\psi$ Explain the different Types of Motives with examples.
(c) $\psi$ Discuss Operant Conditioning. How does it differ from Classical Conditioning? $5+5$
(d) $\psi$ Define Forgetting. Explain the Interference Theory of forgetting. $3+7$
3. Answer any two questions (word limit 1000 each):
$2 \times 15 = 30$
(a) $\psi$ Explain Trial-and-Error Theory of Learning and its educational implications.
(b) $\psi$ Elaborate on the Theories of Information Processing in perception.
(c) $\psi$ Define Forgetting. Elaborate on the causes of forgetting from different theoretical
perspectives (e.g., Trace-Decay, Interference, Retrieval Failure). $3+12$
(d) $\psi$ Distinguish between Need and Drive. Critically discuss Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory.
$3+12$
Sample Question Paper - Set 3
Full Marks: 75
1. Write short notes on any five of the following (word limit 250 each):
$5 \times 5 = 25$
(a) $\psi$ Time Perception
(b) $\psi$ Nature of Emotion
(c) $\psi$ Cognitive Appraisal Theory of Emotion
(d) $\psi$ Methods for Measuring Achievement Motivation
(e) $\psi$ Transfer of Training (Learning)
(f) $\psi$ Space Perception
(g) $\psi$ Factors of Learning
(h) $\psi$ Perceptual Constancy
2. Answer any two questions (word limit 700 each):
$2 \times 10 = 20$
(a) $\psi$ What is the nature of Learning? Explain the basic mechanism of Classical Conditioning with
a suitable experiment. $3+7$
(b) $\psi$ Define Memory. Explain the concept of Sensory Register and its role in the memory
process. $3+7$
(c) $\psi$ Discuss the relationship between Attention and Perception.
(d) $\psi$ Define Intelligence. Elaborate on Thurston's theory of intelligence (Primary Mental
Abilities). $3+7$
3. Answer any two questions (word limit 1000 each):
$2 \times 15 = 30$
(a) $\psi$ Mention the factors affecting Learning. Differentiate between Classical and Operant
conditioning with suitable examples. $5+10$
(b) $\psi$ Define and elaborate on the concept of Movement Perception and the factors affecting it.
(c) $\psi$ Define Motivation. Discuss how the concept of Drive and Incentive are related to the
motivational cycle. $5+10$
(d) $\psi$ Elaborate the Nature of Emotion. Compare and contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-
Bard theories of emotion. $5+10$