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      First Basic B.Sc. Nursing Examination, Summer - 2021
                         PSYCHOLOGY
Total Duration : 3 Hours                                                 Total Marks : 75
Instructions : 1)    Use blue/black ball point pen only.
               2)    Do not write anything on the blank portion of the question paper.
                     If written anything, such type of act will be considered as an attempt
                     to resort to unfair means.
                3)   All questions are compulsory.
                4)   The number to the right indicates full marks.
                5)   Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
                6)   Distribution of syllabus in Question Paper is only meant to cover
                     entire syllabus within the stipulated frame. The Question paper
                     pattern is a mere guideline. Questions can be asked from any
                     paper's syllabus into any question paper. Students cannot claim
                     that the Question is out of syllabus. As it is only for the placement
                     sake, the distribution has been done.
                7)   Use a common answer book for all Sections.
                        SECTION - “A” (40 Marks)
1.   Short answer question (any five out of six) :                          [5 × 5 = 25]
     a) Describe Scope of psychology.
     b) Nature of Intelligence.
     c) Write concept and types of aptitude.
     d) Alteration in personality.
     e) Steps in problem solving.
     f) Warning signs of poor mental health.
2.   Long answer question (any one out of two) :                     [1 × 15 = 15]
     a) i) Define Learning.                                                    [2]
         ii) Describe the various laws of learning.                            [5]
         iii) Explain in detail the learning by classical conditioning.        [8]
     b) i) Define Attention.                                                   [3]
         ii) Explain the types and importance of attention in our life.        [7]
         iii) Describe alteration of attention.                                [5]
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                        SECTION - “B” (35 Marks)
3.   Short answer question (any four out of five):                  [4 × 5 = 20]
     a) Guidance and counselling.
     b) Defense mechanisms.
     c) Types of personality.
     d) Conflict Resolution.
     e) Methods to improve memory.
4.   Long answer question (any one out of two) :                    [1 × 15 = 15]
     a) i) Define Thinking.                                                   [2]
         ii) Describe the different nature and types of thinking.             [8]
         iii) Discuss the implications of creative thinking in nursing.       [5]
     b) i) Define Emotion.                                                    [2]
         ii) Describe the components and characteristics of emotions.         [5]
         iii) Explain the role of emotions in health and illness.             [8]
                                 
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