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Give an example of a life event which is likely to be stressful. Suggest reasons why it is likely to cause different degrees of stress to the person experiencing it.
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Reflect on the environmental factors that have (a) a positive impact on the being, and (b) a negative effect.
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Identify an aspect of your friend’s personal life that she/he wants to change. As a student of psychology, think of specific ways in which you can devise a programme to help your friend modify or solve her/his problem.
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____________ is defined as proficiency, facility or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training and experience.
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Assertion (A): The situation and circumstances in which one is placed influence one’s behaviour.
Reason (R): The situational influences are so powerful that individuals with similar personality traits respond to them in almost the same ways.
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Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
| The Pygmalion effect, or Rosenthal effect, is a psychological phenomenon in which high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area. The hypothesis was that expectations can influence performance. Robert Rosenthal chose an elementary school in California for his study and having tested all the children’s IQ, the researchers selected a sample of children at random. He informed the teachers that these were children of high academic potential. Following the test, the teachers were given the names of the ‘intellectual bloomers,’ but no scores were disclosed. At the end of the school year, all the students retook the test. While the overall scores had risen, the so called ‘intellectual bloomers’ had improved the most because of the teachers' efforts and the attention they got from them. The evidence seemed to indicate that the teachers’ expectations had an impact on the student outcomes, especially in the younger students. A similar process works in the opposite direction in the case of low expectations. The idea of the Pygmalion effect can be applied in many situations. Our beliefs about others can lead us to treat them in such a way that they subsequently start behaving in accordance with our beliefs. |
Explain the cognitive and behavioural components of the teacher’s attitude towards the ‘intellectual bloomers’ in the Rosenthal study.
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Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
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'My story about work-related stress' Looking back on my life, I recognize that I have always struggled with anxiety- in relationships, friendships or at work. |
“I thrive on stress. Please hassle me.” Explain the type of stress being referred to here.
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Describe the nature and scope of psychotherapy.
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What do you understand by the term ‘environment’? Explain the different perspectives to understand the human-environment relationship.
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What competencies are required for becoming an effective psychologist?
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What are the generic skills needed by all psychologists?
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________ involves seeking information from a person on a one-to-one basis.
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_______ are enduring beliefs about an ideal mode of behavior.
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____________ refers to an individual’s underlying potential for acquiring skills.
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Client-centered therapy was given by:
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The ____________ perspective suggests that the physical environment exists for use by human beings for their comfort and well-being.
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Explain the role of assessment in understanding psychological attributes.
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Describe the key features of any two methods used for psychological assessment.
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Formal assessment is objective, standardized and organized. Based on this information, choose the statements which are true for formal assessment.
- Formal assessment uses systematic testing procedures.
- It is always open to subjective interpretations.
- Based on the assessment, predictions about behavior can be made.
- It varies from case to case and from one assessor to another.
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The phenomena of student-teacher interaction in a classroom can be easily studied by psychologists. Critically evaluate the assessment method that will be used here.
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