Section A: Nature and Scope of Psychology (15 marks)

1. Define Psychology and discuss its scope. How is Psychology considered a science?
Explain with examples. (5 marks)
2. Compare and contrast at least three different schools or perspectives in Psychology.
Highlight their key differences and similarities. (5 marks)
3. Discuss two recent trends in the field of Psychology and explain their significance. (5
marks)

Section B: Biological Basis of Behaviour (15 marks) 4. Explain the structure and
function of neurons in the nervous system. How do they contribute to human behavior?
(5 marks)

5. Distinguish between the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System.
Discuss their roles in regulating behavior and bodily functions. (5 marks)
6. Describe the role of the endocrine system in influencing behavior and mental processes.
Provide examples. (5 marks)

Section C: Sensation and Perception (15 marks) 7. Define sensation and perception.
Explain the Gestalt Principles and their relevance to perception. (5 marks)

8. Discuss the differences between binocular and monocular cues in depth perception.
Provide examples of each. (5 marks)
9. How do illusions and extra sensory perception challenge our understanding of
perception? Discuss. (5 marks)

Section D: Learning and Memory (15 marks) 10. Compare and contrast Classical
Conditioning and Operant Conditioning. Provide real-life examples of each. (5 marks)

11. Discuss the process of memory. Explain the differences between short-term and long-
term memory. (5 marks)
12. What are the factors that contribute to forgetting? Explain with reference to relevant
theories of memory. (5 marks)

Section E: Motivation and Emotion (15 marks) 13. Discuss the role of homeostasis in
motivation. Explain biogenic and social motives with examples. (5 marks)

14. Differentiate between various theories of emotions. How do physiological changes

relate to different types of emotions? (5 marks)
15. Explain the factors affecting human motivation and their significance in understanding
behavior. (5 marks)

Section F: Psychological Assessment (10 marks) 16. Define validity and reliability in
psychological measures. Why are they important in assessment? (5 marks)

17. Explain the ethical and legal issues associated with psychological assessment. Provide
examples. (5 marks)

Section G: Personality and Intelligence (10 marks) 18. Discuss the determinants of
personality development. How do different theoretical perspectives explain the
formation of personality? (5 marks)

19. Explain the types of intelligence and discuss the methods used to assess intelligence. (5
marks)

Section H: Social Influence, Developmental, Abnormal, and Applied Psychology

(15 marks) 20. Discuss the impact of social norms on behavior. Explain how social
influence affects group dynamics. (5 marks)

21. Describe the stages of developmental psychology across various life stages. Highlight
the differences and similarities. (5 marks)
22. Explain the concept of abnormality in psychology. Discuss the clinical assessment and
interventions for treating psychological disorders. (5 marks)
23. Discuss the role of psychology in organizational and health contexts. How do
psychological principles apply in these areas? (5 marks)