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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