Sample questions for 1st sem 2nd year diploma

SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Performing Arts Therapy Centre
Rabindra bharati University
Paper: Psychology (First Semester) for 2nd Year Diploma group

Full marks: 100 Time: 3 hours

A. Answer any four (1st question is compulsory) (4 X 20)

1. Ramal, 20 years old, has complained of tingling sensation on his left thigh. Through clinical interview, therapist has noted that he regularly keeps his cell-phone in the left side pocket of his pant. His habit is to send short messages to the friends. His friends also reciprocate. Recently, due to loss of cell phone, he is not in touch with friends. How do you explain Ramal’s complaints in terms of conditioning theory of learning ? What will be your improvisation of performing art to relieve Ramal from such typical complain?

2. Psychology is important to learn performing art therapy. – Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons.

3. What is learning? Can it be conditioned ?

4. Delineate the statement – “Stress is a non specific response of the body”

5. What is conflict ? Discuss types of conflict.

6. Stars are twinkling in the sky. They are separated from each other. But people perceive different figures like human being, animal etc. by grouping them. Why do the people group them and how ?

7. Psychology touches almost every facet of our life – Give reasons

B. Write short notes ( any 2 only) (2 X10)

1. Role stress
2. GAS
3. Layers of Consciousness
4. Fluctuation of attention
5. Working memory