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EVEN SEMESTER EXAMINATION - 2023-24
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY
Semester: II
SUBJECT CODE: HPC202
PSYCHOLOGY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
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NOTE: THE QUESTION PAPER CONTAINS THREE SECTIONS.
ATTEMPT ALL THE SECTIONS.
SECTION- A
NOTE: Attempt all parts of the following questions. (14 Marks)
Q. 1. Define the following terms: (7 × 1 = 7 Marks)
a) Self
b) Personality
c) Heredity
d) Hormones
e) Trait
f) Culture
g) Group
Q. 2. Answer the following questions: (7 × 1 = 7 Marks)
a) What is Creativity?
b) Write notes on Intelligence.
c) Explain Emotional Intelligence?
d) Define Self enhancement?
e) What is Norm?
f) Define Social Environment?
g) Explain Mindfulness.
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SECTION-B SECTION-C
NOTE: Attempt all the questions. (7 × 2 × 2 = 28 Marks) NOTE: Attempt all questions. (14 × 2 = 28 Marks)
Q.3. (i) (a) Explain Howard Gardner's theory of multiple Intelligences? Q.5. (a) Describe the key principles of the psychodynamic perspective on
OR personality. How do concepts like the unconscious mind and defence
(b) Discuss emotional intelligence components as proposed by
mechanisms contribute to personality development?
Goleman. How does emotional intelligence impact personal and
professional success? OR
(b) Discuss the phenomenological-humanistic approach to personality.
(ii) (a) Discuss the role of karma and dharma in shaping self and identity. How do concepts such as self-actualization and unconditional
OR positive regard contribute to this perspective?
(b) Explain the concept of Atman in Indian philosophy. How does it
relate to the notions of self and identity? Q.6. (a) Define self-regulation and explain its importance in personal
development. What are the key strategies individuals can use to
Q.4. (i) (a) Discuss the concept of self-enhancement and its psychological improve their self-regulation skills?
benefits. How does maintaining a positive self-view contribute to OR
personal well-being and achievement? (b) Evaluate the applications and limitations of intelligence testing in
OR educational and professional settings. How can these tests be used
(b) Analyze the role of environmental and biological factors in ethically and effectively?
shaping personality. How do these factors interact to influence
individual differences in personality traits?
(ii) (a) Describe the characteristics and challenges associated with
extremes of intelligence, including intellectual disabilities and
giftedness. How can society support individuals at both ends of
the intelligence spectrum?
OR
(b) Examine the role of heredity and environment in the development
of intelligence.
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