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1.

Match the following items of List - I and List - II and indicate your answer with the help of given code:List - I p. Pituitary gland q. Gonads r. Adrenal gland s. Thyroid gland List - II1. Estrogens 2. Prolactin3. Thyroxin4. Corticosterone Codes: p q r s

A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 1 4 3
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 3 1 2 4
Answer» C. 4 3 2 1
2.

Which one of the following is a cause of permanent lesion?

A. Cryogenic Blockade
B. Radio-Frequency
C. Electrical stimulation
D. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Answer» D. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
3.

Read each of the following two statements - Assertion (AS) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Psychometric and cognitive (Information Processing) approaches to study intelligence are complimentary to each other.Reason (R): Psychometric theories deal with intelligence primarily in its structural aspects, cognitive theories deal with it primarily in its processing aspects.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
4.

Memory can be distorted by being influenced by the individual's expectations rather than what has actually happened. This is termed as

A. Mood dependent memory
B. Mood congruence effect
C. Flash bulb memory
D. Confirmation bias
Answer» E.
5.

What behaviour can be emitted is basically

A. A psychotherapist determined phenomenon
B. A reward determined capacity
C. A species-typical capacity
D. A procedure determined phenomenon
Answer» D. A procedure determined phenomenon
6.

The mental representation of what one wants to say comprises the

A. Surface - phrase structure
B. Central phrase structure
C. Primary - Phrase structure
D. Deep - Phrase structure
Answer» E.
7.

When the individual attributes failure to the beliefs that everyone would fail in solving the problem and that the failure results from external causes, the state is described as

A. Personal helplessness
B. Hopelessness
C. Learned optimism
D. Universal helplessness
Answer» E.
8.

There is a gradual acceleration of responses just before the provision of reinforcement in a fixed interval schedule. This acceleration is referred to as

A. The Fixed - Interval Gradient
B. The Fixed - Interval Variant
C. The Fixed - Interval Caper
D. The Fixed - Interval Scallop
Answer» E.
9.

The law of Pragnanz or law of good figure refers to

A. Tendency to read an ambiguous stimulus in accordance with an expectation.
B. Viewing under suboptimal conditions such as an object is shaded or overlapped.
C. The tendency to perceive the simplest and most stable figure of all possible perceptual alternatives.
D. The ability to recognise and identify common objects.
Answer» D. The ability to recognise and identify common objects.
10.

Read the following two statements Assertion (AS) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Our facial expressions influence our emotional experience.Reason (R): We can exert complete voluntary control over our facial muscles during emotional expressions.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
11.

Which of the following is most appropriate for the assessment of Self-Actualization?

A. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
B. Personal Orientation Inventory
C. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Inventory
D. Edwards Personal Preference Scale
Answer» C. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Inventory
12.

Which of the following parts of the brain are related to the recognition of the facial expression of emotions?Choose the correct code.1. Hypothalamus2. Prefrontal Cortex3. Amygdala4. HippocampusCodes:

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 4
13.

Given below are the two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): We can process information very quickly and perform complex tasks quickly and accurately.Reason (R): Brain processes information in a serial fashion.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
14.

Explicit or Declarative memory consist of which of the following types of memories?1. Procedural memory2. Episodic memory3. Semantic memory4. Autobiographical memoryCodes:

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 4
15.

Ideas interfering with the correct solution of a problem fade during this stage of creative thinking. This stage is

A. Evaluation
B. Revision
C. Illumination
D. Incubation
Answer» E.
16.

In a single group pretest-posttest design, which one of the following statistical method can be best employed to evaluate the mean differences of pre and posttests?

A. Mann-Whitney U test
B. Randomized ANOVA
C. Chi-Square
D. Repeated measures ANOVA
Answer» E.
17.

Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of given code:List - I p. Converting information from temporary to more permanent memory and spatial memory q. Working memory r. Semantic memory s. Alzheimer's Disease List - II1. Temporal lobes 2. Hippo campus 3. Neurofibrillarytangles 4. Frontal lobesCodes: p q r s

A. 2 4 1 3
B. 1 2 3 4
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 3 1 4 2
Answer» B. 1 2 3 4
18.

Which of the following strategies do not help improve memory?

A. Use of Mnemonics
B. Minimize interference
C. Mass learning
D. Elaborative rehearsal
Answer» D. Elaborative rehearsal
19.

The standardized regression coefficient (ß) in bivariate regression indicates

A. Change in Y scores when X scores change by 1.
B. Change in Y scores when X scores change by one SD.
C. Change in Z-scores of Y when X scores change by 1.
D. Change in Z-scores of Y when X scores change by 1 SD.
Answer» E.
20.

While evaluating the personnel selection programme, job performance was found to have a multiple correlation of 0.6 with the four predictors in the selection test battery. This means that the four predictors explain

A. 36% variance in job performance
B. 40% variance in job performance
C. 60% variance in job performance
D. 64% variance in job performance
Answer» B. 40% variance in job performance
21.

Given below are two statements are labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the code given below:Assertion (AS): Subliminal or below threshold perception exerts an observable influence on various response parameters is not a controversial question.Reason (R): Subliminally presented emotional stimuli activate cortical areas that mediate emotional experiences.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» E.
22.

Escape learning involves

A. Instrumental conditioning with positive reinforcement
B. Classical conditioning with positive reinforcement
C. Classical conditioning with negative reinforcement
D. Instrumental conditioning with negative reinforcement
Answer» E.
23.

I imagine becoming a renowned painter someday. I am engaging in

A. Divergent Thinking
B. Prospective Thinking
C. Creative Thinking
D. Autistic Thinking
Answer» E.
24.

A person while intrinsically motivated does not seek ____ when performing, choose the correct code:1. Enjoyment2. Reward3. Challenge4. Avoidance of punishmentCodes:

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
Answer» D. 3 and 4
25.

Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Total variance of testscore is the sum of TrueVariance and Error Variance.Reason (R): True score and error score are independent of each other.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
26.

Which are the concepts mainly used by Sternberg in his theory of intelligence?1. Meta components2. Performance components3. Factor Analysis4. Selective encodingCodes:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4
27.

Match List - I and List - II and indicate your answer using the codes given below:List - I (Kind of effect of stress) p. Physiological effects q. Emotional effects r. Cognitive effects s. Behavioural effects List - II(Effects)1. Reduced work performance2. Expansion of air passages in lungs3. Feeling of anxiety4. Increased distractibilityCodes: p q r s

A. 2 3 4 1
B. 4 3 1 2
C. 3 4 2 1
D. 1 2 4 3
Answer» B. 4 3 1 2
28.

The known stimulus elicits the ______ while the unknown stimulus elicits the _______.

A. Operant Behaviour; respondent behaviour
B. Operant Behaviour; Conditioned behaviour
C. Conditioned Behaviour; Operant Behaviour
D. Respondent Behaviour; Operant Behaviour
Answer» E.
29.

Arrange the developmental stages of language given by Vygotsky in correct sequence, given below:1. Potential concept stage2. Vague syncretic stage3. Mature concept stage4. Complex stageCodes:

A. 3, 1, 4, 2
B. 2, 4, 1, 3
C. 1, 3, 2, 4
D. 4, 2, 3, 1
Answer» C. 1, 3, 2, 4
30.

Match List - I with List - II and indicate your answer with the help of the given codes:List - I (Styles) p. Impulsive cognitive style q. Reflective cognitive style r. Deep processing learning style s. Surface processing learning styleList - II (Descriptions)1. Responding slowly, carefully and accurately2. Memorizing but not understanding the learning material3. Responding quickly but often inaccurately4. Understanding the underlying concepts and meaning of learning material Codes: p q r s

A. 1 2 3 4
B. 3 1 4 2
C. 2 4 1 3
D. 4 3 2 1
Answer» C. 2 4 1 3
31.

Read the below given statements marked as Assertion (AS) and Reason (R). Indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (AS): Labour Unions act collectively to protect employee's interests.Reason (R): Labour Unions have little influence on employee competence.Codes:

A. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D. Both (AS) and (R) are false.
Answer» D. Both (AS) and (R) are false.
32.

Hunger is caused byI. Expectation of foodII. Deficiency of energyIII. Homeostatic disturbanceIV. Deficiency of OxygenCodes:

A. I
B. I, II
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, III, IV
Answer» D. I, II, III, IV
33.

What are the attitudes, goals and strategies of Failure Avoiding Students?

A. High fear of failure, very high or very low goals and self-defeating strategies.
B. Expectations of failure, very high or very low goals and self-defeating strategies.
C. High fear of failure, very high or very low goals and learned helplessness.
D. High fear of failure, no goals, learned helplessness
Answer» B. Expectations of failure, very high or very low goals and self-defeating strategies.
34.

Which of the following is NOT a factor for poor academic performance among low socioeconomic status students?

A. Resistance culture
B. Tracking
C. Learned Helplessness
D. Family size
Answer» E.
35.

Select one of the levels and one of the stages given below as envisaged by Kohlberg in the theory of development of moral reasoning:1. Two levels4. Five stages2. Three levels5. Six stages3. Four levels6. Eight stagesCodes:

A. 1 and 5
B. 2 and 4
C. 2 and 6
D. 3 and 6
Answer» D. 3 and 6
36.

Match List - I with list - II and indicate your answer with the help of given codes:List - I (Type of Love) p. Eros q. Agape r. Authentic love s. Philia List - II (Explanation) 1. A type of unselfish love characterised by devotion to the welfare of others2. A type of love that incorporates all other types of love3. A type of procreative love that is savouring and experiential 4. Brotherly love Codes: p q r s

A. 3 1 2 4
B. 3 4 2 1
C. 4 1 3 2
D. 2 4 1 3
Answer» B. 3 4 2 1
37.

Out of the following who has not explained intelligence in terms of Psychometric Approach?

A. Jensen
B. Cattell
C. Sternberg
D. Thurstone
Answer» D. Thurstone
38.

Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. Dismissal b. Removal c. Suspension d. Compulsory Retirement List -- IIi. Is not a punishment and an employee cannot claim protection against it under Article 311.ii. Does not make one unfit for reemployment under the Governmentiii. Makes one ineligible for reemployment under the Governmentiv. Does not attract the safeguard of Article 311(2)Codes: a b c d

A. i ii iii iv
B. ii iii i iv
C. iii ii i iv
D. iv i ii iii
Answer» D. iv i ii iii
39.

Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. R. Blake and J. Mouton b. Fred Fiedler c. Robert House d. P. Hersey and K. Blanchard List -- IIi. Path-goal Theoryii. Managerial gridiii. Life Cycle Theoryiv. Theory of Leadership Effectiveness Codes: a b c d

A. ii iv i iii
B. iv iii ii i
C. ii iv iii i
D. i ii iv iii
Answer» B. iv iii ii i
40.

Match List -- I with List -- II and select correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. Autocratic decision making b. Democratic decision making c. Rational decision making d. Consultative decision making List -- IIi. Making decision with participationii. Making decision with little consultationiii.Making decisions on the basis of calculation and choosing the best optioniv Making decision by inviting opinionsCodes: a b c d

A. i ii iii iv
B. ii i iii iv
C. iv iii ii i
D. iii ii iv i
Answer» C. iv iii ii i
41.

Match List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:List -- I a. Public Accounts Committee b. Estimates Committee c. Committee on Public Undertakings d. Joint Parliamentary Committee List -- IIi. Suggests alternative policies for bringing efficiency and economy in administration.ii. Comprises of members from both the Houses.iii. Scrutinizes the report of CAG in regard to the appropriation accounts of the Government.iv. An adhoc Committee of the Parliament.Codes: a b c d

A. i ii iii iv
B. ii i iv iii
C. iii i ii iv
D. iii ii iv i
Answer» D. iii ii iv i
42.

Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. Power of the Union or the State to frame recruitment rules for public services b. Safeguards and protection of civil servants against arbitrary executive orders c. Public Service Commission for the Union and for the States d. Creation of All India Services List -- IIi. Article 309ii. Article 310iii. Article 311iv. Article 312v. Article 315Codes: a b c d

A. i ii iii v
B. ii iii v iv
C. ii iii iv v
D. i iii v iv
Answer» E.
43.

Match List -- I with List -- II. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. Theory -- X b. Theory -- Y c. Job Enrichment d. Job Enlargement List -- IIi. Integration of behaviour is the key process in Management.ii. Calls for vertical job loading.iii. Based on the traditional conception of control and command.iv. To provide more control over one's activities and greater participation in decisions. Codes: a b c d

A. i ii iii iv
B. iii i ii iv
C. iii i iv ii
D. i iv ii iii
Answer» C. iii i iv ii
44.

Match List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. M.P. Follett b. Hergberg c. F.W. Riggs d. A. Maslow List -- IIi. The Ecology of Public Administrationii. Dynamic Administrationiii. Motivation and Personalityiv. The Motivation to workCodes: a b c d

A. ii iv i iii
B. i iv iii ii
C. iii ii i iv
D. iv iii ii i
Answer» B. i iv iii ii
45.

Match List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. Classical Theory b. Behavioural Approach c. Systems Approach d. Scientific Management List -- IIi. Interaction between Organisation and Environmentii. Shop floor activities of Organisationiii. Formulation of Principles of Organisationiv. People in the Organisation Codes: a b c d

A. iv iii i ii
B. ii iv iii i
C. iii iv i ii
D. i ii iv iii
Answer» D. i ii iv iii
46.

Arrange the following in order of sequence regarding requirements for a rational policy:(i) Identification of policy alternatives to attain goals.(ii) Analysing cost benefits of policy alternatives.(iii) Selecting the most efficient policy alternatives.(iv) Identification and ranking of goals.Codes:

A. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
B. (iv), (i), (ii) , (iii)
C. (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
D. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
Answer» C. (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
47.

Match List -- I with List -- II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List -- I a. Chester Barnard b. Herbert Simon c. M.P. Follett d. Douglas McGregor List -- IIi. Models of Manii. The Human Side of Enterpriseiii. The Functions of the Executiveiv. Creative ExperienceCodes: a b c d

A. ii i iii iv
B. i ii iv iii
C. iii i iv ii
D. iii ii i iv
Answer» D. iii ii i iv
48.

What is the correct sequence of Scientific Research? Answer by using the codes given below:(i) Formulation of Hypothesis(ii) Selection of Problem(iii) Generalization(iv) Collection and Analysis of dataCodes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
C. (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
D. (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
Answer» C. (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
49.

Arrange the following experiments conducted by Elton Mayo in the chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:(i) Mass interviewing programme(ii) Textile Mill Experiment(iii) Illumination Experiment(iv) Bank Wiring ExperienceCodes:

A. (ii), (iii), (i) and (iv)
B. (iv), (i) and (ii)
C. (iii), (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iv) and (iii)
Answer» B. (iv), (i) and (ii)
50.

Arrange the following works in their chronological order. Use the codes given below for answer:(i) Papers for the Science of Administration(ii) The Principles of Scientific Management(iii) Public Administration in a Time of Turbulence(iv) Motivation and PersonalityCodes:

A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
B. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
C. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
D. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)