Academic year 2023-2024 (ODD Sem)

DEPARTMENT OF
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Date 24th Jan 2024 Maximum Marks 50
Course Code 18G7H15 Duration 90 Mins
Sem VII – Global Elective CIE – II
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
Note:
1. Answer all the Questions.
Sl. Questions M BT CO
No.
1 Anna, a successful professional in her 30s, has an inexplicable fear of elevators. 10 2 2
She refuses to use them, often taking the stairs even in tall buildings. Apply
psychoanalytic principles to explore possible unconscious factors contributing
to Anna's phobia and suggest potential therapeutic approaches.
2 Emily always conforms to societal norms and expectations, often suppressing 10 3 3
her own desires and opinions. She struggles to assert herself in various situations.
Apply a relevant personality theory to understand Emily's behaviour and suggest
therapeutic approaches to help her develop a more assertive personality.
3 Mark, a teenager, struggles with low self-esteem and often seeks validation from 10 3 3
peers. Apply and Explain in detail the suitable approach to comprehend self-
esteem and the importance of positive regard, to understand Mark's situation and
propose ways he can enhance his self-worth.
4 Linda, a full-time caregiver for her elderly parent, is experiencing fatigue, mood 10 2 2
swings, and feelings of isolation. Identify and Explain Linda's symptoms of
psychological stress in the context of caregiver burnout and suggest
interventions to address her well-being.
5 Employees in a tech startup often find it challenging to maintain a healthy work- 10 4 3
life balance due to long working hours and a culture that emphasizes constant
availability. Explain the steps involved in the Selection and Training of
Psychological Professionals and their potential role in promoting work-life
balance in the startup environment.

BT-Blooms Taxonomy, CO-Course Outcomes, M-Marks

Particulars CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6

Marks Distribution
Test Max Marks --- 20 30 -- -- 20 20 10 -- --
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 Academic year 2023-2024 (ODD Sem)

Sl. Scheme and Solution

No.
1 Principles of Psychoanalytic Approach –Introduction to Psychoanalytic approach – 2Marks
Detailed Explanation of – Conscious, Unconscious, Preconscious, Subconscious with a schematic
Diagram - 1 Mark each + 1 Mark Diagram- 5 Marks in total
Case Interpretation – Anna’s elevator phobia could be rooted in unconscious conflicts or unresolved
childhood experiences. According to psychoanalytic theory, exploring her early memories, dreams,
and free associations may reveal repressed fears or traumatic events related to enclosed spaces.
Psychoanalysis, through techniques like free association and dream analysis, can help Anna uncover
and address the underlying causes of her phobia – 3 Marks.
2 Introduction to Socio Cognitive Approach – 2 marks.
Socio Cognitive Approach explanation – Self – Efficacy, Positive Psychology, and other points –
Explanation in detail – 5 Marks.
Case Interpretation – 3 Marks – Emily’s behaviour may be explained through the lens of the social-
cognitive theory of personality. Interventions such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can be
beneficial. This may involve identifying and challenging irrational thoughts related to conformity,
setting assertiveness goals, and gradually exposing Emily to situations where she can practice
expressing her opinions and desires.
3 Introduction to Humanistic Approach- 2 Marks
Humanistic Appraoch – Explanation in detail – 5 Marks
Case Interpretation – 3 Marks – Mark’s low self-esteem can be analysed through the humanistic
approach, emphasizing the importance of positive regard and self-worth. Encouraging supportive
relationships and fostering an environment that values him for who he is, rather than external
achievements, can contribute to his self-esteem. Additionally, engaging in activities that bring
personal satisfaction and success can help Mark develop a more positive self-concept.
4 Linda’s symptoms align with caregiver burnout, encompassing physical fatigue, mood swings, and
emotional exhaustion. Interventions might include respite care to provide temporary relief, social
support from family or friends, and self-care practices such as regular breaks and engaging in
activities that bring personal fulfillment. Recognizing the importance of Linda’s own well-being is
essential for effective caregiving.
Psychological Symptoms in detail
5 Recruitment and selection are vital to the formation of a positive psychological contract, which
provides the basis of organizational commitment and motivation. The attraction and retention of
employees is part of the evolving employment relationship, based on a mutual and reciprocal
understanding of expectations. There are wide variations in recruitment and selection practices,
reflecting an organization’s strategy and its philosophy towards the management of people.
Progressive HR practices are crucial to a positive psychological contract – this includes attention to
effective recruitment and selection practices.
Schematic diagram

Note: Refer the study material for the explanation of the concept.
 Academic year 2023-2024 (ODD Sem)

DEPARTMENT OF
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Date 10th Feb 2024 Maximum Marks 50
Course Code 18G7H15 Duration 90 Mins
Sem VII – Global Elective CIE – II- Retest
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
Note:
1. Answer all the Questions.
Sl. Questions M BT CO
No.
1 Sophie is a 22-year-old psychology student. She loves reading books and is a 10 2 2
great drawer. She does go to parties every now and then, but she prefers to meet
her friends for a coffee, movies or cooking together. She does not like to be the
centre of attention. How would Eysenck make use of biological explanations to
describe Sophie’s personality trait?
2 When he was young, Greg’s father was consistently promoted at work for his 10 3 3
diligence. Greg saw this and learned to be a conscientious worker himself. This
fact could most easily provide evidence for whose theory of personality? In the
given context Explain Psychoanalytic perspective in detail.
3 Joe’s father always wanted to play football growing up but failed at the sports. 10 3 3
He now believes that Joe is interested in playing football and books to his friends
of how Joe is so dedicated to the sport when he really does not like football.
Joe’s father is using which defense mechanism? Explain in detail.
4 Harold works for a big law firm in London. He is often confronted with 10 2 2
challenging cases but manages to stay calm and does not stress out about it. He
and his colleagues love to go bowling after work, and Harold is very good at it.
Often, he wins, which makes him very happy, but he is just as happy when one
of his colleagues takes the lead. Explain the different sources of psychological
stress bringing out the differences in Eustress and Distress.
5 Explain the steps involved in the Selection and Training of Psychological 10 4 3
Professionals and their potential role in promoting work-life balance in the
startup environment.

BT-Blooms Taxonomy, CO-Course Outcomes, M-Marks

Particulars CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6

Marks Distribution
Test Max Marks --- 20 30 -- -- 20 20 10 -- --
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 Academic year 2023-2024 (ODD Sem)

DEPARTMENT OF
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Date 10th Feb 2024 Maximum Marks 50
Course Code 18G7H15 Duration 90 Mins
Sem VII – Global Elective CIE – I – Retest
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
Note:
1. Answer all the Questions.
Sl. Questions M BT CO
No.
1 With the reference to the case given below, Explain the differences in the role of 10 2 2
Clinical Psychologists and Child Psychologists in today’s perspective.
Consider a 21-year-old student whose bizarre behaviours worried friends and
family. He became increasingly agitated, and several people overheard him
whispering in an angry voice. Friends and family reached out, but the young man
claimed that he couldn’t answer the phone because a chip placed in his brain by
aliens would explode if he did.
2 The fact that some technologies now promote their ability to help people expand 10 3 3
their mind beyond virtual reality’ shows the great progress IT companies has
made lately.” Criticize this statement in light of what you know about applied
psychology and the role of Engineers.
3 Prepare a questionnaire on student’s motivational level in achieving the 10 3 3
aspiration in both academics and the work consisting of 10 items on 5- point
rating scale with interpretation.
4 Norms are standards of test performance that permit the comparison of one 10 2 2
person’s score on a test to the scores of others who have taken the same test. In
the view of this statement explain the characteristics and different types of
Intelligence tests with a suitable example.
5 A classroom consists of students with diverse talents, including musical, spatial, 10 4 3
and interpersonal strengths. How can Gardner's theory guide educators in
designing a curriculum that recognizes and values these different forms of
intelligence?

BT-Blooms Taxonomy, CO-Course Outcomes, M-Marks

Particulars CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6

Marks Distribution
Test Max Marks --- 20 30 -- -- 20 20 10 -- --
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