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(1) The procedure called ‘semantic priming’ is used to study which of the following phenomena ?
(1) Signal detection ability
(2) Field dependence – independence
(3) Locus of control
(4) Subliminal perception
Answer: Subliminal perception
(2) Given below are two statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Indicate your answer using following codes :

Assertion (A) : Ingratiation is a technique for gaining compliance from other person in which requester first introduces himself/herself to the target person as an authority and then asks to comply his/her order.

Reason (R) : Ingratiation induces liking in target person for requester and attempts to change target person’s behaviour in one’s favour

Codes:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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(3) One of the following tests do not belong to self-concept instrumentation :
(1) Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale
(2) CoopersmithSelf-esteem Inventories
(3) The Self-perception Inventory
(4) Body-image Questionnaire
Answer: Body-image Questionnaire
(4) Our expectancies, learning, past experiences and cultural factors play a critical role in shaping our perception. This is well explained by
(1) Information processing approach
(2) Bottom-upprocessing approach
(3) Top-down processing approach
(4) Hierarchical processing approach
Answer: Top-down processing approach
(5) Which of the following is not correct about the two hemispheres of the brain ?
(1) The two hemispheres of human brain are connected by a complex network of neurons called the corpus callosum.
(2) The left hemisphere, in most people, is involved in verbal and analytic behaviour and is more dominant.
(3) The right hemisphere, in most people, is more involved in non-verbal thinking such as spatial problem-solving and is less dominant.
(4) The brain has two hemispheres in human being only.
Answer: The brain has two hemispheres in human being only.
(6) Recent researches show that creativity is correlated with :

1. Intelligence

2. Psychoticism

3. Openness to experience

4. Agreeableness

Codes:

(1) 1 only
(2) 1 and 4
(3) 1, 3 and 4
(4) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
(7) Which of the following theorists hold human nature ?

1. Erickson

2. Murray

3. Adler

4. Maslow

Codes:

(1) 1 and 2
(2) 3 and 4
(3) 1 and 3
(4) 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2
(8) According to Piaget changes in schemes occur due to the following processes :

1. Organization

2. Circular reaction

3. Adaptation

4. Mental representation

Codes:

(1) 1 and 2 only
(2) 1 and 3 only
(3) 2, 3 and 4 only
(4) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: 1 and 3 only
(9) Cognitive change occurs because of
(1) Cognitive self regulation
(2) Cognitive complexity
(3) Cognitive conflict
(4) Cognitive maturity
Answer: Cognitive conflict
(10) Which components of creativity can be measured in the picture construction activity of Torrance Test of Creative Thinking ?

I. Elaboration

II. Fluency

III. Flexibility

IV. Originality

(1) I and II
(2) III and IV
(3) I and IV
(4) II and III
Answer: I and IV
(11) The memory which contains factual information is called
(1) Semantic memory
(2) Declarative memory
(3) Procedural memory
(4) Episodic memory
Answer: Declarative memory
(12) Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion (A) : Playing chess requires higher level of cognitive strategy.

Reason (R) : Winning any game needs ability and tricks.

Codes:

(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(13) Which is the correct sequence of emergence of virtues ?
(1) Hope, Willpower, Purpose, Competency
(2) Willpower, Hope, Purpose, Competency
(3) Purpose, Competency, Willpower, Hope
(4) Competency, Willpower, Purpose, Hope
Answer: Hope, Willpower, Purpose, Competency
(14) Which of the following are the negative symptoms of Schizophrenia ?

1. Hallucinations and Apathy

2. Asociality and Apathy

3. Anhedonia and Poverty of speech

4. Poverty of speech and Delusions.

Codes:

(1) 1 and 3 only
(2) 2 and 3 only
(3) 3 and 4 only
(4) 2 and 4 only
Answer: 2 and 3 only
(15) A competent and well-performing female middle-level manager did not consider herself as suitable for the position of senior manager thinking that females are not suitable for such high positions. This is a typical example of
(1) Glass-ceiling phenomenon
(2) Gender discrimination
(3) High motivation to avoid failure
(4) High motivation to approach success
Answer: Glass-ceiling phenomenon

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