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Statistics in Psychology (MPC-006) - IGNOU MA Psychology Assignment

Statistics in Psychology (MPC-006)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

TMA

Course Code: MPC-006

Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

Note: Attempt all the questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. What do you mean by parametric statistics? What are the basic assumptions of parametric statistics and why are they essential? Discuss with suitable examples. 10

2. Distingnish between parametric and nonparametric statistics. Why the parametric statistics are considered more powerful than the nonparametric statistics. Explain. 10

3. What is statistical error? Explain Type I Error and Type II error with suitable example. 10

4. Distinguish between Partial and multiple correlation. If r12 =0.70, r13=0.54 and r23=0.68, find the value of r1.23 and r2.13 10

5. If two regression lines are expressed as x+2y-5=0 and 2x=3y-8=0 10

(i) Which of the two can be called regression of y on x and of x on y

(ii) Find x and y and correlation coefficient between x and y

6. What is normal distribution? Explain clearly the role of normal distribution in statistical analyses. 10

7. The following table gives hypothetical scores of students of three different SES conditions from 4 different schools. 10

SES Conditions

Schools

Low

Moderate

High

I

15

20

15

II

15

10

25

II

6

14

16

IV

8

17

15

Compute out analysis of variance to examine whether there is significant difference in scores (i) due to their Socio Economic conditions or (ii) due to the school conditions. Also find out whether there is an interaction between SES conditions and school factors

8. Chi-sauare is a test of "Independence, homogenity and goodness of fit" Explain. 10

9. Discuss the importance of Mann - Whitney 'U' test. Find the 'U' value for the scores of the following two groups. 10

Exp. Group: 16, 5, 9, 10

Control Group: 12, 7, 10, 12, 17

10. Performance scores of three matched group of employees under three different conditions are given in the table below. Apply Kruskal-Wallis "H" test and interpret the results 10

Conditions

Employee

Favourable

Unfavourable

Normal

20

12

17

19

14

15

26

07

16

27

14

14

30

18

13

25

10

12

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Research Methods (MPC-005) - IGNOU MA PSYCHOLOGY Assignment

Research Methods (MPC-005)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

TMA

Course Code: MPC-005

Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

You are required to attempt all questions. Each Question carries 10 marks.

1. Define the concept of hypothesis. What is the relevance of formulating hypothesis

and sampling in research methodology? 10

2. What are the different methods and types of survey research? 10

3. How can you say that ex post facto research is a different type of research methodology? Point out the characteristics, relevance and importance of expost facto research. 10

4. Briefly describe the concept, meaning, importance and types of ‘quasi experimental design’. 10

5. What do you understand by the term "discourse analysis" ? Explain different assumptions,

theories and approaches of discourse analysis. 10

6. Justify that the discourse analysis is a systematic process. Give your answer with respect to the steps followed in discourse analysis. 10

7. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research. Do you think that qualitative research is advantageous over quantitative research? Give reasons. 10

8. Elaborate the different types of qualitative research. 10

9. What do you understand by the term ‘ethnography’? Describe its types and assumptions. 10

10. Explain the concept, importance and relevance of analyzing, evaluating and reporting

of information in the process of research methodology. 10


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Advanced Social Psychology (MPC-004) - MA Psychology Assignment IGNOU

Advanced Social Psychology (MPC-004)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: MPC-004

Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

Note: Answer any 10 questions from the following. All the questions carry equal marks.

1. “A revolution got under way favoring the concept of human behavior as thoughtful and purposive rather than guided by instincts.” In the light of the statement explain the developments in the field of social psychology. 10

2. a) What is an experiment? Differentiate between laboratory experiment and quasi experiment. 5

b) What is meta-analysis? What is the importance of meta-analysis in social psychological research? 5

3. Why do people behave aggressively as they do, evaluate critically? 10

4. a) Define group and discuss the importance of group. Elucidate the different types

of groups, their roles and functions. 5

b) Describe in detail the Asch’s study on conformity. 5

5. Define the terms crowd mob, audience and mass society. Discuss these in the context of social processes such as Cooperation, Competition and Conflict. 10

6. Define pro-social behaviour. Critically evaluate the theories of pro-social behaviour. 10

7. What do you mean by the term group dynamics? Discuss critically the covariation principle proposed by Harold Kelly. 10

8. What do you understand by the term attitude? Discuss in detail how attitudes are formed and maintained. Discuss the process of attitude change. 10

9. Discuss the psychological factors that give rise to prejudice and discrimination.

How do stereotypes contribute to prejudice? 10

10. Define social conflict and describe various forms of social conflict in detail. Discuss the social conflicts prevalent in India and suggest approaches for resolution. 10



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Personality: Theories and Assessment (MPC-003) - IGNOU MA Psycology Assignment

Personality: Theories and Assessment (MPC-003)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)
Course Code: MPC-003
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2010-11
Marks: 100


Note: You are required to attempt all questions. Each Question carries 10 marks.

1. What is trait approach to personality? How is it different from type approach? 10

2. a) How is Five-Factor Model of Personality different from other trait theories? 5

b) Discuss briefly the main observational methods used in personality assessment. What problems does the researcher face while using such methods? 5

3. Explain briefly the main merits and demerits of Case History method. 10

4. Discuss the points of difference of Neo-Freudians from Freud. 10

5. What are the main characteristics of a mature personality? 10

6. What is the main proposition of humanistic approach to personality? Describe
the main characteristics of a self-actualized person. 10
7. Discuss critically two of the well-known projective techniques. 10

8. Explain the effect of social desirability and acquiescence in self-report measures.
How will this affect measurement? 10

9. Critically discuss fully-functioning person. 10

10. Put forward behavioral approach and psycho-dynamic approach to the study of
personality. 10


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Lifespan Psychology (MPC-002) - IGNOU MA Psycology Assignment

Lifespan Psychology (MPC-002)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: MPC-002

Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

Note: You are required to attempt all questions. Each Question carries 10 marks.

1. Discuss the methods of studying development. State the main characteristics of development. 10

2. a) Explain the impact of schooling on development. 5+5=10

b) Suggest some remedial measures for problems during early school years.

3. Describe briefly the various socio-emotional changes during adolescence. 10

4. Give a comparative account of the various cognitive changes in infancy, early childhood, and late childhood. 10

5. Discuss the interplay of genetics and environment on prenatal development. 10

6. What are the main challenges of old age? 10

7. Distinguish between growth and development. Trace the growth of development

during school years. 10

8. What is mid-age crisis? Support your answers with relevant examples. 10

9. Discuss critically the developmental features in adolescence. 10

10. Explain the significant cognitive changes occurring during early adulthood, middle-age, and old-age. 10

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Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory (MPC-001) - MA Psycholoy IGNOU

Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory (MPC-001)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: MPC-001

Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

Note: You are required to attempt all questions. Each Question carries 10 marks.

1. Explain the different models of the information processing 10

2. What do you understand by the term ‘cognitive psychology’? Explain its importance and relevance in the processing of information 5+5=10

3. In context to the theories of intelligence, describe the G & S factor theory as well as

JP Das model of intelligence. 10

4. How can you measure intelligence? Point out the different categories of individuals on the basis of different level of intelligence and IQ. 5+5=10

5. Briefly explain the theories of multiple intelligence given by Gulford, Gardener as well

as Steinberg. 10

6. How is creativity relevant for an individual? Explain the different steps of creativity. 5+5=10

7. What are the different strategies of problem solving and decision making? 10

8. Explain the different language and speech disorders 10

9. Describe the various theoretical approaches explaining the concept and processes involved in problem solving 10

10. Describe the cognitive theory, with reference to the process of language acquisition. 10


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Statistics in Psychology (BPC-004) - IGNOU Assignment

Statistics in Psychology (BPC-004)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: BPC-004

Assignment Code: BPC-003/AST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

Note : Attempt all the questions. Each question carry equal marks.

1. Define ‘Statistics’ and explain its functions and importance. 10

2. Critically evaluate different definitions of statistics and state which one may be considered the best one. 10

3. How graphical and diagrammatical presentation of data may be considered superior to tabular presentation? 10

4. Calculuate the Mean and Median of the following frequency distribution. 10

Marks No. of Students

0 - 10 3

10 - 20 6

20 - 30 5

30 - 40 8

40 - 50 15

50 - 60 6

60 - 70 10

5. Compute Standard Deviation of the following scores. 10

IQ No. of Students

80 - 84 7

85 - 89 10

90 - 94 5

95 - 99 12

100 -104 20

105 -109 25

110 -114 32

115 -119 27

120 - 124 18

6. What do you mean by Normal distribution ? Discuss the main characteristics of Normal

distribution. 10

7. In a Psychology examination the marks obtained by two groups of students are given below. Examine the significance of difference between the means of the marks obtained by the students of two groups 10

First Group : 50 49 18 20 34 22 61 60 56

Second Group : 35 30 29 28 46 15 55 54 47

8. Write a note on (5+5)

(i) Yate’s correction of continuity

(ii) Goodness of fit

9. Find Pearson product moment correlation coefficient from the following data 10

Marks in Psychology : 50 75 35 30 70 30 85 35

Marks in Statistics : 60 80 40 60 65 40 80 25

10. Explain the difference between Karl Pearson Product moment correlation coefficient and Spearman Rank correlation coefficient. 10

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Research Methods in Psychology (BPC-003) - IGNOU Assignment

Research Methods in Psychology (BPC-003)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: BPC-003

Assignment Code: BPC-003/AST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

You are required to attempt all questions. Each Question carries 10 marks.

  1. With reference to psychological research, explain the concept, importance and implications of objectives, problems, variables and hypotheses. (10)

  1. ‘The process of research involves systematic steps’. Justify the statement with the help

of the steps involved in research process. (10)

  1. Explain the different types and methods of research? (10)

  1. Describe the meaning and concept of research design. How can a researcher yield a ‘quality based research design’? (5+5=10)

  1. What do you understand by the term ‘experimental design’? Discuss in terms of meaning and relevance. Explain the different types of experimental research designs. (5+5=10)

  1. Briefly explain the different tools used in data collection (10)

  1. What do you understand by the term ‘report writing’? Explain the importance and implications of writing a report in research methodology (5+5=10)

  1. State the relevance and significance of research methodology in the field of psychology (10)

  1. Write short notes on- (5+5=10)

a) Survey design

b) Single subject design

  1. Distinguish between- (5+5=10)

a) Interview and questionnaire

b) Observation and case study


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DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (BPC-002)- IGNOU Assignment

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (BPC-002)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: BPC-002

Assignment Code: BPC-002/AST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

Note: Answer all the questions. Questions in Section A carry 20 marks each, those in Section B carry 10 marks each and questions in Section C carry 5 marks each. Word limit for section A is 500 words each, for section B 300 words each and for section C 200 words each.

SECTION - A 2×20=40

1. Describe the concept and characteristic features of life span development.

2. a) Discuss the psychodynamic theories of human development.

b) Critically evaluate Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

SECTION - B 4×10=40

3. What do you mean by successful aging?

4. What are the main child- rearing practices? Support your answers with suitable examples.

5. Discuss the main developmental tasks in adulthood, middle age and old age (according to Havighurst’s).

6. Describe briefly the main stages in language development.

SECTION - C 4×5=20

7. How would you screen and assess developmental disorders?

8. Distinguish between perinatal and antenatal development.

9. Briefly discuss social and emotional developmental changes during adulthood.

10 Describe briefly the relationships formed in early formative years, with reference to Attachment theory.


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