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)

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

of the steps involved in research process. (10)

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

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

5. 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)

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

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

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

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

a) Survey design

b) Single subject design

10. 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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IGNOU - Assignment GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (BPC-001)

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (BPC-001)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

(TMA)

Course Code: BPC-001

Assignment Code: BPC-001/AST/TMA/2010-11

Marks: 100

Note: Answer all the questions. Questions in Section A carry 20 marks each, those in Section B carry 12 marks each and questions in Section C carry 6 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. a) Define psychology. Is psychology a science or an art? Discuss.

b) Write an essay on various basic and applied branches of psychology.

2. Write short notes on the following:

a) Autonomic Nervous System

b) Central Nervous System

c) Neurons

d) Nerve Impulse

SECTION - B 4×10=40

3. What do you understand by perception? Describe the laws of perceptual organization.

4. Discuss the concept of intelligence. Discuss the theoretical developments in defining intelligence from ‘factors to processes’.

5. Describe various stages of Information Processing model of memory advanced by Atkinson and Shiffrin.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a) Gestalt Psychology

b) Structuralism

c) Functionalism

d) Behaviourism

SECTION - C 4×5=20

7. Differentiate between classical conditioning and instrumental conditioning.

8. What do you understand by critical periods during development? What is the implication of such critical periods for language development and development of attachment?

9. Define attribution. Explain Kelley’s co-variation model of attribution.

10. Critically evaluate Lewin’s theory in relation to sociocultural field forces and spaces.

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