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Psychology (222)

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Max Marks: 20

Note: (i) All questions are compulsory. The marks allotted for each question are given beside the questions.
(ii) Write your name, enrollment numbers, Al name, and subject on the first page of the answer sheet.

1. Answer any one of the following questions about 40-60 words. 2
(a) Write any two basic psychological processes and explain how they work to influence human behavior. (See Lesson 1)
(b) Explain any two strategies for enhancing memory that you find most effective in your learning process. (See Lesson 6)

2. Answer any one of the following questions about 40-60 words. 2
a) Think of a real-life situation where you had to solve a problem creatively by using heuristics instead of the means-end-analysis approach. Describe your experience. (See Lesson 7)
b) Do you agree that changes in behavior are influenced by both biological and environmental factors? Give reasons for your answer. (See Lesson 9)

3. Answer any one of the following questions about 40-60 words. 2
(a) Do you think Yoga is only a physical exercise? Justify your answer by explaining its broader significance. (See Lesson 24)
(b) How do the principles of social facilitation and social loafing affect performance in group activities? Suggest practical strategies for overcoming the negative effects. (See Lesson 13)

4. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words. 4
(a) How can the practice of Yoga help improve focus and retention while studying? Explain how specific yoga techniques contribute to better learning outcomes. (See Lesson 25)
(b) How does psychological support play a role in reducing school dropout rates? Suggest psychological interventions that could be implemented in schools toencourage students to continue their education. (See Lesson 16)

5. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-150 words. 4
(a) In what ways can Transcendental Meditation help in reducing mental and physical tensions? Discuss how regular practice of TM can improve one’s overall well-being. (See Lesson 27)
(b) How does mental and physical health influence each other? Discuss the role of a holistic approach in maintaining well-being. (See Lesson 17)

6. Prepare any one project out of the given below. 6
(a) Reflecting on your own interests and aptitudes, how would you choose a career that aligns with both? Provide an example of how understanding your strengths can help in making an informed vocational decision. (See Lesson 21)
(b) Talk to people belonging to different backgrounds – friends, family, neighbours, students, employed, unemployed, slum dwellers, and others. Ask each person to define poverty and list the five most important reasons for the occurrence of poverty in India. Compile their responses into a table and analyze the varying perspectives. Based on this, discuss how different factors contribute to the perception of poverty across different communities. (See Lesson 16)