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Question 1Single Answer
1.Motion sickness can occur when:
a.One loses his vestibuler sense.
b.One relies only on visual information.
c.One’s visual information and vestibular system’s information are congruent.
d.One’s  visual  system and vestibular system are in conflict.
  1. A
    Codes
    (a) only
  2. B
    (a) and  (b)
  3. C
    (d) only    
  4. D
    (a) and (d)
Question 2Single Answer
Read of the following two statement – Assertion (A) and Reason  (R  and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion  (A)  : Iconic store is a discrete Visual sensory store.
Reason (R       :  Because information is believed to be stored in the form of visual codes.
  1. A
    Codes
    Both (A) and (R  are true and ( R is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R  are true but ( R is not  the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C
    (A) is true, but (R is false.
  4. D
    (A) is false , but (R is true.
Question 3Single Answer
Backward Conditioning occurs When :
  1. A
    CS and US are presented simultaneously
  2. B
    CS is presented first and US is presented before the termination of CS
  3. C
    CS is presented first and US is presented after the termination of CS
  4. D
    US  is presented first and US is presented after the termination of  US
Question 4Single Answer
1.Which among the following defines problem space ?
(a)An initial state             (b) A goal state
(c  A set of operations
  1. A
    Codes :
    (a) and (c)   
  2. B
    (a) and (b)
  3. C
    (d) and ©  
  4. D
    (a),  (b) and (c)
Question 5Single Answer
The James-Lange teary and the cognitive theory of emotion disagree on whether:
  1. A
    Specific brain centers are involved in specific emotions.
  2. B
    Bodily feedback determines which emotion is felt.
  3. C
    Individuals can judge their emotions accurately.
  4. D
    There is no any biological involvement in human emotion. 
Question 6Single Answer
1.Match List-I with list-ii and select the correct answer by choosing from the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below:
       List                                             List-II
a.Binet                                          (I)  Intelligent people often
                                                    have intelligent relatives                                                                                        
b.Broca                                       (II)  Performance based 
                                       intelligence tests eliminate cultural bias
c.Wechsler                                  (III) Correlation between       
                                                     intelligence and brain size
d.Galton                                       (IV) Intelligence is a collection 
                                                   of mental abilities 
  1. A
    Codes :
    (a)
           (b)            (c)                (d)
    (I)        (II)            (III)                (IV)  
  2. B
    (II)             (III)             (IV)              (I)
  3. C
    (III)             (IV)             (I)                (II)
  4. D
    (IV)             (III)              (II)                (I)
Question 7Single Answer
Biologically based emotional and behavioural tendencies that are evident in early childhood represent:
  1. A
    Trait  
  2. B
    Type
  3. C
    Temperament  
  4. D
    Style
Question 8Single Answer
In Jungian theory the idea    that energy is automatically redistributed in the psyche in order to achieve equilibrium or balance depicts:
  1. A
    Principal of Equivalence
  2. B
    Principal of Synchronicity
  3. C
    Principal of Entrophy
  4. D
    Principal of Opposites
Question 9Single Answer
After the recent terrorist attacks in France, a psychologist proposed a study wherein he would interview two hundred French citizens to find whether their attitude towards fate as a consequence of the attack. This study can best be labeled as:
  1. A
    Attitude change experiment
  2. B
    Field experiment
  3. C
    Ex-post facto study
  4. D
    Psychometric study
Question 10Single Answer
The known stimulus elicits the ______ while the unknown stimulus elicits the _______ .
  1. A
    Operant Behaviour; respondent behaviour
  2. B
    Operant Behaviour; Conditioned behaviour
  3. C
    Conditioned Behaviour; Operant Behaviour
  4. D
    Respondent Behaviour; Operant Behaviour
Question 11Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below         List – I                                             List – II
( Cutaneous receptors )                   ( Responds to )
a.Free nerve endings                         (I)    Sudden displacement of skin
b.Ruffini endings                                (II) Gradual skin indentation
c.Merkel’s disks                              (III)   Gradual skin stretch
d.Pacinian corpuscles                    (IV) Temperature change and pain
  1. A
    Codes:
    (a)           (b)                (c)            (d)
    (I)           (II)                 (III)          (IV)  
  2. B
    (II)           (III)                   (IV)                (I)
  3. C
    (III)             (IV)                (I)                   (II)
  4. D
    (IV)         (III)                       (II)                 (I)
Question 12Single Answer
Words learned under water are recalled:
  1. A
    Better on land then under water
  2. B
    Better above  land (sky) then on land
  3. C
    Better above  land (sky) then under water
  4. D
    Better under  water then on land
Question 13Single Answer
Read each of the following two statements assertion (A) and Reason (R and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion  (A) : People overlook flaws if the overall issue is perceived as important
Reason  (R   : People have some biases
  1. A
    Codes :
    Both  (A) and  (R are true and (R is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both  (A) and  (R are true but (R is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is true, but (R is false.
  4. D
    (A) is false, but (R is true.
Question 14Single Answer
ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Averages) model is especially useful in analysing the data obtained through
  1. A
    Factorial designswww.netugc.com
  2. B
    Randomized block designs
  3. C
    Time series designs
  4. D
    Quasi-experimental designs with non-equivalent control groups
Question 15Single Answer
What would be the degrees of freedom for error variance in a five group randomized ANOVA, with twelve subjects per group ?
  1. A
    54
  2. B
    55
  3. C
    59
  4. D
    60
Question 16Single Answer
Flynn effect is:
  1. A
    High IQ score of a generation in comparison to succeeding generation.
  2. B
    High IQ score of a generation in comparison to preceding generation.
  3. C
    A person’s increase in accumulated knowledge with increase in age.
  4. D
    A person’s change in accumulated knowledge with increase in age.
Question 17Single Answer
Which of the following sequence is correct?
  1. A
    Oralà Anal phaseà Latencyà Phallicà Genital
  2. B
    Anal à Oralà Phallicà Latencyà Genital
  3. C
    Oralà Anal à Phallicà Latency àGenital
  4. D
    Oral à Phallic à Anal à Genitalà Latency
Question 18Single Answer
Which one of the following is considered as a non-parametric alternative to one-way ANOVA for independent samples?
  1. A
    Kruskal  -  Wallis H test
  2. B
    Mann  -  -Whitney U test
  3. C
    Kolmogorrov  -  Smirnov test
  4. D
    Friedman’s ANOVA
Question 19Single Answer
Simi is totally blind, but she follows a 24-hr day- cycle like. The rest of us, and seems comfortably adapted to it. Studies on animals suggest she relies on:
(a) a built-in rhythm in her supra-Chiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)
(b) non-visual receptors in her eyes.
[c] social activity
(d)Clocks
  1. A
    Codes
    (b) only  
  2. B
    (d) only
  3. C
    (c and (d)     
  4. D
    (a), (c and (d)
Question 20Single Answer
Rea each of the following two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason ® and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion  (A)  :   Action potentials normally travel along axons in one direction
Reason (R  : The portions of an axon aver which an action potential has just travelled are left momentarily refractory.
 
  1. A
    Codes :
    Both (A) and (R  are true and (R is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R  are true and (R is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is true, but ® is false
  4. D
    (A) is false, but ® is true
Question 21Single Answer
Match  List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below:
        List-I                                                        List-II
  ( Cues)                                                 (Perception)
a.Linear perspective                     (I) Our two eyes observe object from slightly different positions.
b.Aerial perspective                      (II) parallel lines appears to converge at distance
c.Atmospheric perspective         (III) Objects below the horizon appear near.
d.Retinal disparity                         (IV) Father away objects are less distinctly seen
  1. A
    Codes:
    (a)          (b)              (c)               (d)
    (I)            (II)             (III)              (IV)
  2. B
    (II)                (III)                  (IV)                     (I)
  3. C
    (III)               (IV)                   (I)                       (II)
  4. D
    (IV)               (III)                  (II)                       (I)
Question 22Single Answer
Read each of the following two statement- Assertion (A) and Reason (R) And indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Adesirable behavior of an individual can be effectively used as a reference for  another less desirable activity.
Reason[R] : Premack has suggested that all responses should be thought of as potential reinforcers.
  1. A
    Codes
    Both (A) and [R] are and [R]  is the correct explanation of[A]
  2. B
    Both (A) and [R] are and [R]  is not the correct explanation of[A]
  3. C
    (A) is true but [R] is false
  4. D
    (A) is  false but [R] is true
Question 23Single Answer
Which memory is the result of instrumental/motor learning processes ?
  1. A
    Semantic memory
  2. B
    Episodic memory
  3. C
    sensory memory
  4. D
    Procedural memory
Question 24Single Answer
If you begin with a problem and come up with many different solutions: you are using………….., which is a from of creative thinking; contrarily sometimes you come up with correct solution by using………….. thinking.
  1. A
    Convergent, inductive
  2. B
    Convergent , deductive
  3. C
    Convergent, divergent
  4. D
    divergent,  Convergent
Question 25Single Answer
Choose the correct formula to measure Body Mass index (BMI).
  1. A
    Weight in kg squared/ height in meters
  2. B
    Weight in kg squared/ height in meters squared
  3. C
    Weight in kg / height in meters
  4. D
    Weight in kg / height  in meters  squared
Question 26Single Answer
Which or the following are not identified by Thurstone ?
(a)  Induction                         (b)   Spatial
[c]   Symbolic                         (d)  Semantic
  1. A
    Codes:
    (a) and (b)
  2. B
    (c) and (d)
  3. C
    (a) and (c)  
  4. D
    (a) , (b) and (c) 
Question 27Single Answer
Match the items of List-I with the items of List-II. Select the correct answer from the answer codes give below:
    List-I                                                          List -II
  ( Concept)                                                  ( Theorist)
a.Ration Functions                             (I) Freud
b.Impetus                                             (II) jung
c.Masculine Protest                           (III) Adler
d.Hyper Competitiveness                   (IV) Horney
  1. A
    Codes :
    (a)                      (b)                         (c)                           (d)
    (I)                       (II)                         (III)                          (IV)
  2. B
    (II)                      (I)                          (III)                          (IV)
  3. C
    (III)                    (II)                                 (IV)                  (I)
  4. D
    (IV)                     (III)                                 (I)                   (II)
Question 28Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
    List-I                                       List-II
 (  Types of variable )              ( Examples )
a.Continuous variable                 (I) Examination result in terms of pass and fail
b.Real discrete variable               (II) Voice pitch
c.Artificially discrete variable       (III)  Intelligence
d.Qualitative variable                      (IV)  Nationality
  1. A
    Codes : 
    (a)                (b)                    (c)                             (d)
    (III)               (IV)                    (I)                          (II)
  2. B
    (III)                          (I)                      (IV)                          (II)
  3. C
    (II)                         (IV)                    (I)                             (III)
  4. D
    (II)                          (I)                       (IV)                          (III)
Question 29Single Answer
In which lode of the cerebral cortex, the primary olfactory cortex lies ?
  1. A
    Frontal lobe                      
  2. B
    Temporal lobe
  3. C
    Occipital lobe  
  4. D
    parietal lode
Question 30Single Answer
Read each of the following two statements- Assertion (A) and Reason ® and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : One focuses on the discovery of truth and interested that are empirical, critical and rational .
Reason [R] : A Person high an economic values focuses on usefulness and practicality.
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of (A) .
  2. B
    Both (A) and [R] are true and [R] is not the correct explanation of (A) 
  3. C
    (A) is true, but [R] is false.
  4. D
    (A) is false, but [R] is true.
Question 31Single Answer
A supervisor, Who was asked to rate his subordinates on the basis of his observations, found an employee who did not take a medical leave in that year . On the basis of this observation the supervisor rated the employee as ‘medically fit ‘ ‘highly efficient’ and meticulous This is an example of :
  1. A
    Iineancy error
  2. B
    Constant error
  3. C
    tendency to give rating
  4. D
    halo effect
Question 32Single Answer
Which of the following part of the basal ganglia constitute the striatum ?
(a) Amygdala                                  (b) Caudate
[c]   Putamen                                      (d) Globus pallidus
  1. A
    Codes:    
    (a) and (b) 
  2. B
    (a) and (c)
  3. C
    (b) and (d)  
  4. D
    (c) and (d)
Question 33Single Answer
Among the laws of perceptual grouping, the law of simplicity is a tendency to:
  1. A
    perceive simple patterns in terms of complex shapes
  2. B
    perceive complex patterns in terms of simple shapes
  3. C
    perceive simple shapes only
  4. D
    perceive complex  shapes only
Question 34Single Answer
What is the role of positive and negative reinforcement ?
  1. A
    To decrease the likelihood that responses preceding both will be repeated
  2. B
    To decrease the likelihood that responses preceding negative reinforcement will be repeated
  3. C
    To increase the likelihood that responses preceding only positive reinforcement will be repeated.
  4. D
    To ensure that there are no negative consequences following the behavior.
Question 35Single Answer
While forming a concept one chooses to take one hypothesis and selects many of its features to quickly form the concept at once:
  1. A
    Successive scanning
  2. B
    Conservative focusing
  3. C
    Focus gambling
  4. D
    Simultaneous scanning
Question 36Single Answer
Which among the following are the final outcome of curiosity?
(a) Drives of explore?
(b) Increases arousal
[c] Gains information and resources
(d) Reduction in tension
  1. A
    Codes: 
    (b) and (c) 
  2. B
    (b), (c) and (d)
  3. C
    (a) and (d)      
  4. D
    (a), (b) and (c)
Question 37Single Answer
Read the statement and choose the correct answer out of given option: f one hand is placed in a container of hot water and other in cold water. Then both hand are placed in a container of lukewarm water “ Most people experience:
  1. A
    The hand initially placed in hot water feels the lukewarm water as cool whereas hand initially placed in cold water feels it as cold
  2. B
    The hand initially placed in hot water feels the lukewarm water as cool whereas hand initially placed in hot  water feels it as cold
  3. C
    Both the hand will have feeling of equal hotness but more then temperature of lukewarm water
  4. D
    Both the hand will have feeling of equal coldness lower  then temperature of lukewarm water
Question 38Single Answer
An accused is harassed and tortured until he confesses to the crime is an example of:
  1. A
    Negative reinforcement
  2. B
    Punishment
  3. C
    Primary reinforcement
  4. D
    Secondary reinforcement
Question 39Single Answer
Which of the following are not mnemonic devices ?
(a) Categorical clustering
(b) Pegword system
[c] consolidate
(d) Rehearsal
  1. A
    Codes:
    (a) and (b)  
  2. B
    (b) and (c)  
  3. C
    (a) and (c)  
  4. D
    (c) and (d)
Question 40Single Answer
Read each of the following two statements- Assertion (A) and Reason (R] and indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : Advertising and media campaigns are based frequently on the availability heuristic.
Reason (R] : Consumers recall instances of being satisfied and expect this outcome to recur
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and (R] are true and (R] is the correct explanation of (A) .
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R] are true and (R] is not the correct explanation of (A) 
  3. C
    (A) is  true, but (R] is false
  4. D
    (A) is false, but (R] is true.
Question 41Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by choosing from the codes given below :
   List-I                                            List-II
( Measures )                                   ( Body part )
a.EMG                                                   (I) Sweat glands
b.EEG                                                    (II) Iris
c.GSR                                                   (III) Muscles
d.Pupilometry                                    (IV) Cortical neurons
  1. A
    Codes :
    (a)
                   (b)                          (c)              (d)
     (i)               (II)                           (III)             (IV)
  2. B
       (ii)         (III)                (IV)                 (I)
  3. C
      (iii)        (IV)                 (I)                              (II)
  4. D
     (iv)         (III)               (II)                      (I)
Question 42Single Answer
Read each of the following two statement – Assertion (A) and Reason (R] and indicate your answer  using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Value of h2 (heritability) derived for a particular population is not the correct estimation for other populations.
Reason (R]  : Different populations nave similar genotype but they experience different environment
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and (R] are true but (R] is not the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R] are true and (R] is the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is true but (R] is false.
  4. D
    (A) is false but (R] is true.
Question 43Single Answer
What is the correct sequence an auditory stimulus takes to reach the primary auditory cortex ?
  1. A
    Cochlear nuclei – superior olive – Inferior colliculus – Medial geniculate nucleus
  2. B
    Cochlear nuclei – Inferior colliculus – superior olive - Medial geniculate nucleus
  3. C
    superior olive – Cochlear nuclei – Inferior colliculus – Medial geniculate nucleus
  4. D
    Medial geniculate nucleus – Inferior colliculus – Superior olive – Cochlear nucleus
Question 44Single Answer
Read each of the following two statement – Assertion (A) and Reason (R] and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : Non-Equivalent control groups are often encountered in quasi-experimental research.
Reason (R] : Quasi- experimental designs are highly useful in policy and program avaluation research.
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and (R] are true and (R] is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R] are true but (R] is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is true, but (R] is false.
  4. D
    (A) is false, but (R] is true
Question 45Single Answer
The factory that influence social behavior and thoughts in certain ways are called:
  1. A
    Independent variables
  2. B
    Confounding variables
  3. C
    Dependent  variables
  4. D
    Mediating variables
Question 46Single Answer
Read each of the following two statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R] and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : In pre-conventional stage children understand morality on the basis of social customs and values.
Reason (R] : In pre-conventional stage children make decisions based on whether they will be rewarded or punished.
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and (R] are true and (R] is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R] are true but (R] is not  the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is true, but (R] is false
  4. D
    (A) is false, but ® is true
Question 47Single Answer
Research shows that the following does not contribute to teacher’s effectiveness:
  1. A
    Communication skills
  2. B
    Use of ICT
  3. C
    Years of experience
  4. D
    Use of student feedback
Question 48Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by choosing from codes given below:                
List-I                                                   List-II
(a).Graphic rating scales           (I) Evaluation method wher employees  are ranked
                                                      from best to worst.
(b).Behaviourally anchored         (II) Evaluator rates employees on classification of
                                                      some Rat scales qualities.
(c).Group order ranking             (III) Evaluator rates performance factors on an
                                                       incremental   basis.
(d) Individual ranking                 (IV) Evaluator rates actual job related behavior
                                                       along a continuum.
 
  1. A
    Codes:
    (a )                  (b)                       (c)                        (d)
    (I)                    (II)                      (III)                       (IV)
  2. B
    (IV)                  (III)                      (I)                          (II)
  3. C
    (III)                  (IV)                     (II)                          (I)
  4. D
    (II)                  (IV)                    (III)                          (I)
Question 49Single Answer
Reach each of the following two statements- Assertion (A) and reason (R]  and indicate your answer using the codes given below:Assertion (A) : Obsessive compulsive disorder is a disorder of thought and is thus classified in the schizophrenia spectrum in DSM-5 .
Reason : Evidence base shows that a combination of pharmacothteraphy and psychothrrapy yields good results in OCD therapy.
  1. A
    Codes:
    Both (A) and (R] are true and (R] is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R] are true but (R] is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is true but (R] is false
  4. D
    (A) is false but(R] is true
Question 50Single Answer
Phonemic restoration as we perceive speech in a nois party is an example of:
  1. A
    Top down processing.
  2. B
    Bottom up processing
  3. C
    Subliminal perception
  4. D
    Supraliminal perception
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