Mid-Term Exam (Take-Home) Fall - 2020

Subject: Psychology Submission Day: Saturday

Instructor: Ubaida, Dr Rabia, Dr Najeeb Submission Date: Nov 27, 2020
Program: BBA/BMS/BSCS Max. Marks: 30
Department of __________________________

Please follow the instructions carefully:

1. Write your answers in a Word file and upload the file before the due date on BlackBoard.

2. Write your name and registration ID on the first page of your Word file.

3. Answer scripts can be uploaded on BlackBoard any time before its deadline.
Therefore, do not wait for the last hour to avoid any unforeseen problems.

4. Submission of answer copy(ies) will be considered acceptable through BlackBoard

only. Therefore, do not submit your document through email or any other medium.

5. Use 12 pt. font size and Times New Roman font style along with 1-inch page margins.

6. Follow the requirements of the word limit and the marking criteria while writing your
answers.

7. Provide relevant, original and conceptual answers, as this exam aims to test your ability to
examine, explain, modify or develop concepts discussed in class.

8. Do not copy answers from the internet or other sources. The plagiarism of your answers
may be checked through Turnitin.

9. Recheck your answers before the submission on BlackBoard to correct any content or
language related errors.

10. Double check your word file before uploading it on BlackBoard to ensure that you have
uploaded the correct file with your answers.
Note: Answer all the questions below. All questions carry equal marks.

Q1. Based on your understanding of psychodynamic theories, how would you analyze your own
personality? Are there aspects of the theory that might help you explain your own strengths and
weaknesses? (250-300 words) (06)

Q2. How has Psychology changed the way you think about yourself, others, or how the world
works so far? Come up with at least one specific example of how you've applied something from
psychology to interpret behavior or an experience, or to influence others. (250-300 words) (06)

Q3. Describe how a researcher might use naturalistic observation and survey research to
investigate gender differences in aggressive behavior at the workplace? First state a hypothesis
and then describe your research approaches. What positive and negative features does each
method have? (250-300 words) (06)

Q4. Are you more motivated to avoid punishment or receive reward? How do you motivate
yourself to do something challenging or something you think you don't have time for? Pick a
behavior and design your own operant conditioning plan. What kinds of punishment/rewards
would work best? (250-300 words) (06)

Q5. Is personality best characterized by an individual's internal experiences--what he or she

feels, thinks, or believes--or by external behavior? Do you think other people would describe you
in a way that is different from how you view yourself? Why or why not? (250-300 words) (06)