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1.

In Pavlovian conditioning paradigm, when presentation of unconditioned stimulus precedes that of neutral stimulus, the procedure is called

A. Forward conditioning
B. Backward conditioning
C. Simultaneous conditioning
D. Delayed conditioning
Answer» C. Simultaneous conditioning
2.

"A child is born like a blank slate and its later behaviour is shaped by experience." The statement was first made by

A. John Locke
B. Plato
C. Rousseau
D. Socrates
Answer» B. Plato
3.

In Hull’s ‘re-inforcement theory’ which of the following was postulated as intervening variable ?

A. Drive Condition
B. Reaction Latency
C. Reaction Amplitude
D. Excitatory Potential
Answer» E.
4.

Below are given two sets in which Set I gives the named theory of Intelligence which set II indicated their main proponents and contentions associated with the theory. Match the two sets.Set I(Theory of Intelligence)Set II(The main proponents and contentions)(a) Multiple Factor Theory(i) Sternberg, intelligence can be taught and the classroom is the logical place to teach it.(b) Theory of Multiple Intelligence(ii) Cattell, intelligence is neither completely monarchic, nor oligarchic nor anarchic.(c) Theory of Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence(iii) Thurstone, intelligence is oligarchic in nature.(d) Coping Theory of Intelligence(iv) Gardner, intelligence is a capacity with component processes and should not be confused with a learning or cognitive style. Choose correct answer from following.

A. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
Answer» B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
5.

In the six basic types of learning as given by Tolman in his later theoretical articles, which one is similar to Skinner's conditioned reinforcers?

A. Formation of Cathexis
B. Equivalence belief's learning
C. Field expectancies
D. Drive discrimination learning
Answer» C. Field expectancies
6.

Below is given a list of five types of learning indicated in a hierarchical arrangement as mentioned by Robert M. Gagne. From the code given select the correct hierarchy to showyour answer.List(i) Signal learning(ii) Chain learning(iii) Rule learning(iv) Concept learning(v) S - R learning

A. (i), (v), (ii), (iv) and (iii)
B. (i), (ii), (iv), (v) and (iii)
C. (iii), (ii), (i), (v) and (iv)
D. (iii), (iv), (v), (i) and (ii)
Answer» B. (i), (ii), (iv), (v) and (iii)
7.

A student of class X approaches the class teacher and informs him/her that the schedule of examination, when announced, makes him/her uneasy. What type of guidance does this situation warrant?

A. Educational guidance
B. Vocational guidance
C. Personal guidance
D. Health guidance
Answer» D. Health guidance
8.

For training in behavior modification using Skinner's operant conditioning model in which of the following types of procedures, negative reinforcement is made contingent on making or withholding of a response in the presence or absence of cues?a) Reward learningb) Escape learningc) Punishment learningd) Active avoidance learninge) Discriminated operant learningChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. a, b and c only
B. b, d and e only
C. c, d and e only
D. b, c and d only
Answer» E.
9.

Below are given two sets, Set - I which gives modalities of operant conditioning and Set - II which provides the types of reinforcement, the types of responses (responses made or withheld) and the presence or absence of cue. Match the two sets and indicate your answer by choosing from the code :Set - I (Modalities of operant conditioning procedures)Set – II (Conditions and contexts)(a) Reward training(i) Positive reinforcement, response made, with cue present(b) Escape training(ii) Positive reinforcement, response withheld with cue absent(c) Discriminated omission training (iii) Positive reinforcement, response made with cue absent(d) Active avoidance (iv) Negative reinforcement, response made with training(e) Punishment training(v) Positive reinforcement, response withheld with cue present (vi) Negative reinforcement, response withheldwith cue absent

A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (v), (d) - (i) - (e) - (vi)
B. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) - (e) - (v)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v) - (e) - (vi)
D. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v) - (e) - (vi)
Answer» B. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) - (e) - (v)
10.

Identify those statements which indicate the characteristics of behaviour associated with internal locus of control. Choose the correct answer from the code given below.i) I feel my scores in an examination are well deserved.ii) I got this job because of my capabilities.iii) My grades reflect the teacher's bias.iv) I am the master of my fate.v) Things in my life are influenced by super power.vi) One who has the potential will get selected.

A. i, iv and vi
B. i, iii and iv
C. i, ii and iii
D. ii, iii and iv
Answer» B. i, iii and iv
11.

In the following statements are given some indicators of development during various stages of development. Select that set of statements, from the code which points out most appropriately these developmental features :(a) There appears the change in the size of the person.(b) There is a change manifest in the personal relationships of the individuals.(c) The bodily organization and various organs of the person show change in proportion.(d) The thinking of the person changes.(e) There occurs disappearance in the old features of the person.(f) There is perceptible change in the attitude of the person.(g) There develops acquisition of new features.(h) The language of the person undergoes a change.Code :

A. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
B. (e), (f), (g) and (h)
C. (a), (c), (e) and (g)
D. (c), (d), (e) and (f)
Answer» D. (c), (d), (e) and (f)
12.

According to Robert M. Gagne, which learning types precede concept learning?a) Rule learningb) Sign learningc) Problem solving learningd) Verbal association learninge) S.R LearningChoose the correct option:

A. (a), (b) and (e)
B. (b), (c) and (e)
C. (b), (d) and (e)
D. (c), (d) and (e)
Answer» D. (c), (d) and (e)
13.

In which stage of development does one start taking at the intellectual plane of others?

A. Infancy
B. Childhood
C. Adolescence
D. Adulthood
Answer» C. Adolescence
14.

In Freudian formulation, the level of consciousness, in which memories of thoughts are readily accessible, is called

A. Conscious level
B. Pre-conscious level
C. Unconscious level
D. Supra-conscious level
Answer» C. Unconscious level
15.

In the two lists given below, List I mentions the names of advocates of the concept of learning and List II refers to the learning concept. Match the two and choose the correct answer from the code given below.List I(Name of advocate of theconcept of learning)List II(Learning concept)a)Hulli) Experiential learningb)Tolmanii) Concept mappingc)Thorndikeiii) Need-reduction theory of learningd)Skinneriv) Sign learninge)Kolbv) S - R bond learning vi) Operant conditioning

A. a-i, b-ii, c-v, d-vi, e-iii
B. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-v, e-i
C. a-iii, b-iv, c-v, d-vi, e-i
D. a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-v, e-vi
Answer» D. a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-v, e-vi
16.

Identify the characteristics of psychological behaviour according to the cognitive field theory of learning and motivation:(a) An overt purposive act(b) Reinforcement contingent response(c) An attitudinal shift(d) Behaviour with longer latency(e) A change in the perceived value of an object(f) Behaviour showing associative shifting(g) A new relationship established between two or more events.Select from the options to given your answer:

A. (a), (c), (e) and (g)
B. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
C. (d), (e), (f) and (g)
D. (b), (c), (d) and (e)
Answer» B. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
17.

Empathetic understanding of the client's problem is stresses in which type of counselling?

A. Rational-problem analysis based counselling
B. Person-centred humanistic approach dominated counselling
C. Reality based directive counselling
D. Behaviouristic - modification based counselling
Answer» C. Reality based directive counselling
18.

In Gagne's hierarchy of learning which type of learning immediately precedes 'Rule learning'?

A. Problem solving learning
B. Concept learning
C. Discrimination learning
D. Chain learning
Answer» C. Discrimination learning
19.

Given below are two sets that describe the Indian model of personality. Set-I provides the list of ‘Sheaths of body’ called ‘Kosha’ and Set-II indicates names of various types of body with the associated principal element. Match the two and indicate your answer by choosing from the code. Set-I (Sheath of body) Set-I (Name of body and the principal element) (a) Vigyanmaya Kosh (i) The concrete body + Earth (b) Manomaya Kosh (ii) The state in body between subtle and concrete body + Water (c) Pranmaya Kosh (iii) Subtle body + Fire (d) Annmaya Kosh (iv) Causal body + Air (v) Absolute causal body + Akash

A. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
B. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - ​(iii)
C. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - ​(i)
D. (a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - ​(ii)
Answer» D. (a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - ​(ii)
20.

In the two sets given below - Set - I provides operant conditioning procedures and Set - II offers their descriptions in terms of cue being present or absent, the mode of re-inforcement - positive or negative and response made/withheld. Match the two and indicate your answerby selecting the code given.Set-I(Operant conditioning procedures)Set-II(Descriptions in terms of cue and re-inforcement modality Response made/withheld)(a) Reward training(i) Cue absent, response withheld and positive reinforcement(b) Escape training(ii) Cue present, response made and negative re-inforcement(c) Active Avoidance training(iii) Cue absent, response made and negative re-inforcement(d) Omission training(iv) Cue absent, response made and positive re-inforcement (v) Cue present, response made and positive re-inforcement

A. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-​(iv)
C. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-​(v)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-​(iii)
Answer» B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-​(iv)
21.

‘Guess who technique’ is used to study :

A. Differential Aptitude
B. Interpersonal Relations
C. Personality Profiles
D. Vocational Preferences
Answer» C. Personality Profiles
22.

According to Sternberg which one of the following is the most important goal in learning intelligent behaviour?

A. Presenting and structuring of thoughts and ideas
B. Probing and eliciting ideas
C. Confronting novel tasks and situations of learning to deal with them
D. Analysing the issues involved in a situation
Answer» D. Analysing the issues involved in a situation
23.

According to Piaget, in which stage of development the child shows attainment of concept of reversibility as a cognitive capacity ?

A. Sensory motor stage
B. Preoperational stage
C. Concrete operational stage
D. Formal operational stage
Answer» D. Formal operational stage
24.

In measurement of which of the following types of intelligence an optimal age level is considered pertinent ?

A. Cultural Intelligence
B. Emotional Intelligence
C. Spiritual Intelligence
D. Cognitive Intelligence
Answer» E.
25.

In developing seven 'multiple intelligences', Gardner made some important observations. Identify such observations from the list given below:(a) Intelligence is not entirely genetic(b) Intelligence is a part of acquired behaviour(c) Intelligence is not fixed at birth(d)There is little or no hope for developing intelligence(e) Intelligence can be nurtured and grownGive your answer by selecting from the options given below:

A. (a), (b) and (d)
B. (a), (c) and (e)
C. (c), (d) and (e)
D. (a), (d) and (e)
Answer» C. (c), (d) and (e)
26.

A student has graduated from a university. He / She wants help in making the choice of stream of education. The type of guidance to be put in place for such a case will be called

A. Personal guidance
B. Educational guidance
C. Vocational guidance
D. Social guidance
Answer» C. Vocational guidance
27.

In the technique of Person Central counselling, the 'congruence' is related to

A. unconditional positive regard
B. matching between facial expression and words
C. empathy towards the client
D. reflexive acts
Answer» C. empathy towards the client
28.

In Jung's frame of reference, the part of the mind that grows out of past experience of human being is designated as

A. Personal unconsciousness
B. Social unconsciousness
C. Collective unconsciousness
D. Unitary unconsciousness
Answer» D. Unitary unconsciousness
29.

Given below are two Lists in which List I indicates the type of operant learning procedures while List II describes their related procedure-paradigm. Match the pairs and choose the correct answer from the code given below.List I(Type of Operant Learning Procedure)List II(Related Procedure)a) Discriminated Omissioni) Cue Present → Response Made → Positive Reinforcementb) Discriminated Punishmentii) Cue Present → Response Made → Negative Reinforcementc) Discriminated Operantiii) Cue Present → Response Withheld → Positive Reinforcementd) Active Avoidanceiv) Cue Present → Response Withheld → Negative Reinforcement

A. a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
B. a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i
C. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
D. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Answer» D. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
30.

In terms of personality dynamics, which of the following statements best explain the nature and character of one's personality?(a) Human behaviour does not occur randomly(b) Human personality represents an integration of traits(c) Personality is that which permits a prediction of what a person will do(d) Man's behaviour is conditioned by his individual racial history and aspiration(e) In personality formation, creative self of a person gives meaning to life.Select the answer from the options given below:

A. (a), (d) and (e)
B. (b), (c) and (d)
C. (a), (b) and (c)
D. (c), (d) and (e)
Answer» B. (b), (c) and (d)
31.

In the following two sets, Set - I indicates the theory of motivation while Set - II gives the name of the promoters of these theories in a random order. Match the two sets and indicate your answer by selecting from the code given below :Set - I Set - II(Theory of Motivation)Set – II (Promoters of theories of motivation)(a) Theory of Self Actualization(i) Allport(b) Theory of Achievement Motivation(ii) Maslow(c) Theory of Ego-involvement (iii) Alderfer(d) ERG Theory (iv) Meclelland(e) Functional Autonomy Theory(v) Sherif and Cantril (vi) Harlow

A. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - iv(), (e) -(v)
B. ​(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (v), (d) - (iii), (e) -(i)
C. ​(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v), (e) -(vi)
D. ​(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (v), (e) -(vi)
Answer» C. ​(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v), (e) -(vi)
32.

Given below are two statements:Statement I: In Freud's postulationId is the original system of personality and is the reservoir of psychic energy. It uses the mechanism of pleasure principle and is a tension reduction mechanismStatement II: All defence mechanisms have two qualities, They deny, distort or falsify reality and they operate unconsciouslyIn the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
33.

Assertion (A) : Education and religion are real friends.Reason (R) : Both lead to spiritual enhancement.Select the correct code from the following :

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
D. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Answer» E.
34.

Below are given two sets in which Set I provides the give dimensions of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Set II offers their characteristic. Match the two sets.Set I(EI dimensions)Set II(Characteristics)(a) Self-awareness(i) Ability to guide others emotions and the way they act(b) Self-management(ii) Being able to sense what other feel and want(c) Self-motivation(iii) Knowledge of true feeling at the moment(d) Empathy(iv) Handling one’s emotions to facilitate rather than hinder the tasks at hand(e) Social skills(v) Staying in the course towards desire goal Choose answer from the following options.

A. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(v), (e)-(iv)
B. (a)-(v), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i), (e)-(iii)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(v), (d)-(ii), (e)-(i)
D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(v), (e)-(i)
Answer» D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(v), (e)-(i)
35.

For an effective non-directive counselling session, which one of the following will be most essential ?

A. Training of the counsellor
B. Establishing a rapport with the client
C. Expertise in using tests
D. Conversational fluency
Answer» C. Expertise in using tests
36.

In Tolman's revised system of learning, which one represents borrowing from Freud?

A. Equivalence belief learning
B. Formation of Cathexis
C. Drive discrimination learning
D. Learning through field cognition modes
Answer» C. Drive discrimination learning
37.

In which of the following Classical Conditioning procedures Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) is presented after the termination of the Conditioned Stimulus (CS) ?

A. Forward Conditioning
B. Backward Conditioning
C. Trace Conditioning
D. Simultaneous Conditioning
Answer» D. Simultaneous Conditioning
38.

Iconic stage of Bruner is similar to which stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

A. Concrete-operational stage
B. Sensory-motor stage
C. Formal operational stage
D. Pre-operational stage
Answer» E.
39.

For fostering creativity among children which of the following methods have been given a trial ?

A. Acceleration Approach
B. Enrichment Approach
C. Brainstorming Procedures
D. Special Education Approach
Answer» D. Special Education Approach
40.

List I gives the names of intelligence theories while List II indicates the proponents of theoriesList IIntelligence theoryList IIPromotersa) Multiple Factor theoryi) Daniel Golemenb) Structure of Intellect modelii) Howard Gardnerc) Multiple Intelligenceiii) L.L. Thurstoned) Emotional Intelligence theoryiv) J.P. Guilford Choose the correct answer from the options given belows:

A. a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
C. a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
D. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
Answer» B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
41.

Given below are two statements:Statement I: In addition to the fact that growth is continuous, it can be relatively rapid in certain stages of developmentStatement II: The process of development follows a pattern in terms of physical development - Cephalo - Caudal sequence while in the case of mental development it shows an increase in the capacity of concrete level thinking to abstract thinkingIn the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false